Glossary of Art Terms. 2014.
Soapstone — (also known as steatite or soaprock) is a metamorphic rock, a talc schist. It is largely composed of the mineral talc and is rich in magnesium. It is produced by dynamothermal metamorphism and metasomatism, which occurs at the areas where… … Wikipedia
Soapstone — Soap stone , n. See {Steatite}, and {Talc}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Soapstone — (engl., spr. ßohpstohn, »Seifenstein«), s.v.w. Saponit (s.d.) … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
soapstone — ► NOUN ▪ a soft rock consisting largely of talc … English terms dictionary
soapstone — [sōp′stōn΄] n. a compact, usually impure, massive variety of talc, used to make electrical insulators, stove linings, etc … English World dictionary
soapstone — Steatite Ste a*tite ( t[imac]t), n. [Gr. ste ar, ste atos, fat, tallow: cf. F. st[ e]atite.] (Min.) A massive variety of talc, of a grayish green or brown color. It forms extensive beds, and is quarried for fireplaces and for coarse utensils.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
soapstone — Talc Talc, n. [F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL. talcus; all fr. Ar. talq.] (Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. {Steatite}, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Soapstone Ridge — Infobox nrhp | name =Soapstone Ridge nrhp type = caption = nearest city= Atlanta, Georgia added = May 07, 1973 refnum=73002138 cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2007 01 23|work=National Register… … Wikipedia
soapstone — noun Date: circa 1681 a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite … New Collegiate Dictionary
soapstone — /sohp stohn /, n. a massive variety of talc with a soapy or greasy feel, used for hearths, washtubs, tabletops, carved ornaments, etc. Also called steatite. [1675 85; SOAP + STONE] * * * … Universalium
