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Definition

It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc

History

Origin

USA

Discoverer

Unknown

Etymology

From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap

Class

Metamorphic Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

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Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Soapstone

Soapstone is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Soapstone in general, . Soapstone comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All have similar properties and formation process. Along with Soapstone Definition, know more about the History of Soapstone, Etymology of Soapstone in next sections.