Soapstone in its natural state has a range of very soft beautifully varying blue grey green grey or soft charcoal grey colours.
Is soapstone softer than granite.
After you set soapstone in place you should rub it with mineral oil to accent the stone s striking marbling.
Some are softer than others and perhaps you can find one you will be more comfortable with.
Different cuts of soapstone will contain varying degrees of talc.
Soapstone forms from heat and pressure during tectonic plate subduction.
The higher the talc content in the soapstone the softer it is.
How soapstone forms.
If the you are not happy with the sample you have get another sample from a different stone.
Tomato juice wine and vinegar do not discolor the stone.
Like granite and slate soapstone is a siliceous stone and is not affected by.
Soapstone is more resistant to stains and chemicals than granite is.
Comparisons of soapstone and granite.
The natural stone contains talc which makes it soft.
Soapstone is heavier than granite per square foot.
It is unaffected by acids and alkalis.
Also you can put a hot pot on soapstone and it won t damage the surface.
Just remember soapstone is heavier than granite so if you have an overhang make sure you find out from the installer what to use to support it.
Soapstone slabs are usually in creamy shades ranging from nearly white to dark gray with subtle veining.
Many people are surprised to learn that soapstone while somewhat softer than granite is less porous and susceptible to staining and is harder than marble.
Soapstone is quarried like marble and granite with most of it coming from brazil.
Since soapstone is so dense nothing can penetrate to stain it and it does not etch from acids like marbles do.