soapstone

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English - Turkish
sabun taşı
sabuntaşı

Atuqtuaq sabuntaşı oymada mükemmel. - Atuqtuaq is excellent at soapstone carving.

(isim) sabuntaşı
sabuntaş

Atuqtuaq sabuntaşı oymada mükemmel. - Atuqtuaq is excellent at soapstone carving.

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steatite
sabuntaş
steatite
{i} sabuntaşı
steatite
(isim) sabuntaşı
English - English
a soft rock, rich in talc, also containing serpentine and either magnetite, dolomite or calcite
{n} a stone of the magnesian genus, usually white or yellow lapis ollaris
Very slick stone with a slippery feel Composed of the mineral talc Colors include ivory, brown, gold, rust, rose, greenish-gray Very soft; can be easily cut
{i} soft rock which has a smooth soapy or greasy feel and is composed mainly of mineral talc
See Steatite, and Talc
a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
(or Steatite) is a soft easily carved metamorphic rock that is a granular form of the mineral Talc The natural colors range from gray to green It has a soap like feel and resists heat and acids You may already have some in your home since it is used to make sinks and laundry tubs
> Soapstone or steatite is a natural, soft stone Its high talc content contributes to its softness and makes it easy to carve It has therefore been widely used for fine carvings There are many varieties of soapstone in a wide range of colors One of the major areas from which Chinese soapstone is obtained is the region around Shoushan in Fujian province One of the most famous of the stones mined in this area is tianhuang, a rich yellow soapstone much sought after for seals
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