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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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
Photo: Sian Richards Martinez updated the millwork in the mudroom with Benjamin Moore’s Estate Sale but kept the original soapstone sink as is.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
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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
Photo: Sian Richards Martinez updated the millwork in the mudroom with Benjamin Moore’s Estate Sale but kept the original soapstone sink as is.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Soapstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapstone. Accessed 8 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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