SOAPSTONE
Soapstone, also known as steatite, is a metamorphic rock composed primarily of talc, with varying amounts of chlorite, micas, amphiboles, and other minerals like carbonates, magnesium, silicate, etc. Most soapstone deposits were formed from 300 to 400 million years ago, and they can be found throughout the world. Soapstone is famous as the primary choice for expert Zimbabwean stone masons who carve beautiful artistic sculptures easily from the soft stone as seen in our collection of carvings.
