steatite
noun
ste·a·tite
ˈstē-ə-ˌtīt 
1
: a massive talc having a grayish-green or brown color : soapstone
2
: an electrically insulating porcelain composed largely of steatite
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In addition to steatite, sedimentary stones and basalt were also carved for pipes.
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“Steatite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steatite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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