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 main level includes a grand foyer, according to its listing, with a curved staircase, a front parlor with pocket doors, a formal dining room and a renovated kitchen with soapstone counters, wine fridge and a sitting area with a warming stove.
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
This beat out other popular countertop materials like quartz, soapstone, and marble.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
An upstairs primary suite of nearly 1,000 square feet, meanwhile, flaunts a floating soapstone fireplace and a concrete soaking tub hovering over the grounds.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead, buyers will pay more for kitchens with stone countertops, like soapstone, quartz, and onyx.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
This beat out other popular countertop materials like quartz, soapstone, and marble.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
An upstairs primary suite of nearly 1,000 square feet, meanwhile, flaunts a floating soapstone fireplace and a concrete soaking tub hovering over the grounds.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Instead, buyers will pay more for kitchens with stone countertops, like soapstone, quartz, and onyx.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Soapstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapstone. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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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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