Soapstone is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Soapstone in general, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Soapstone Definition, know more about the History of Soapstone, Etymology of Soapstone in next sections.