Why is soapstone commonly used in stone carving?
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Updated: 2019/10/21
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The name Soapstone has been used to describe many different kinds and colors of stone that are primarily made up of Talc. These forms of soapstone are used for carving among other things due to its softness. ... The stone, due to its density, is naturally non-porous.
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