Soapstone Products

Soapstone is a metamorphic rock that is rich in magnesium and iron. Soapstone is quarried like Granite and Marble. It is a steatite stone and its primary components are magnesite, dolomite, chlorite, and talc. Soap stone can range in age from 300 to 400 million years old depending on which part of the planet it is drawn from. Soapstone is soft to the touch, and it gives the smooth feeling of rubbing a piece of dry soap. Thus the name - "Soap" Stone. Soapstone is produced by dynamo thermal metamorphism that happens at the areas where the tectonic plates are subducted, changing rocks by heat and pressure, and without melting. Due to its softness, soapstone is used in carving statues, sculptures and other handicrafts with inlaid designs. Traditional Inuit carvings often use soapstone. Soapstone is available in many different colors and textures. It polishes to a smooth finish and scratches leave a white mark, which makes it easy to texture.

From ancient ages, soapstone has been used throughout the world for making tools, carafes, vases, goblets, sculptures, fireplaces, etc. In early American history, soapstone was used primarily for building blocks, sculpting and urns. In early New England, Soapstone uses ranged from fireplace hearths to countertops, sinks, and oven fireplace stoves. In different parts of the world, soapstone is still used as for mixing bowls, cook-tops, cook-wear, and oven baking decks. Soapstone is fast becoming a very popular choice by designers and architects and it's one of a kind texture and look make soapstone one of the most aesthetically pleasing stones to be used for the job.