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Soapstone

Santa Barbara Soapstone / SB Soapstone

Soapstone

This material is recorded as a soapstone in grey, green tones. The recorded appearance includes soft soapstone texture. Recorded applications include countertops, fireplaces, sinks and stoves.

Stone familySoapstone
Primary colourGrey

High verification · Reference STN-0001219

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Specification snapshot

Indicative catalogue data. Verify the exact stone, finish, thickness and current test certificates before specification.

Mohs hardness1-2
Water absorption0.05-0.30 %
Compressive strength50-150 MPa
Flexural strength5-15 MPa
Density2700-3000 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes
Honed, oiled, brushed
Typical uses
Countertops, fireplaces, sinks, stoves, sculpture
Exterior suitability
Medium
Frost resistance
Good
Recorded colour palette
Grey, Green
Slab variation