soapstone
noun
soap·stone
ˈsōp-ˌstōn 
: a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite
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The unit also has a laundry room with finishes to match the kitchen, a private entrance from the second floor, a second-floor family room with a vaulted ceiling and skylights, a custom walnut dry bar with soapstone counters and Hinkley and Hudson light fixtures throughout.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Insider tip Bring home soapstone carvings, recommends luxury travel outfitter Black Tomato’s Sunil Metcalfe, who’s just launched an itinerary focused on the island to coincide with the new air route.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Rather, consider stones like marble, quartz, or soapstone for your next upgrade.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The warm tones of the original heart pine floors and furniture play nicely with the deep greens of the cabinets and soapstone.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Insider tip Bring home soapstone carvings, recommends luxury travel outfitter Black Tomato’s Sunil Metcalfe, who’s just launched an itinerary focused on the island to coincide with the new air route.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
Rather, consider stones like marble, quartz, or soapstone for your next upgrade.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The warm tones of the original heart pine floors and furniture play nicely with the deep greens of the cabinets and soapstone.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Soapstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapstone. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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soapstone
noun
soap·stone
ˈsōp-ˌstōn
: a soft stone having a soapy feel and composed essentially of talc, chlorite, and often some magnetite
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