About The Word Steatite
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Steatite
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What's The Definition Of Steatite?
[n] a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
Synonyms | Synonyms for Steatite: soaprock | soapstone Related Terms | Find terms related to Steatite: Steatite In Webster's Dictionary \Ste"a*tite\, n. [Gr. ?, ?, 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. Called also {potstone}, {lard stone},
and {soapstone}.
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