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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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Apartments have soapstone countertops, GE stainless steel appliances, Shaker-style cabinetry with modern hardware and subway tile kitchen backsplash.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Rather, consider stones like marble, quartz, or soapstone for your next upgrade.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
What ties the entire kitchen together is the spectacular soapstone kitchen island counters that mirror the stove backsplash.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Apartments have soapstone countertops, GE stainless steel appliances, Shaker-style cabinetry with modern hardware and subway tile kitchen backsplash.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Rather, consider stones like marble, quartz, or soapstone for your next upgrade.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
What ties the entire kitchen together is the spectacular soapstone kitchen island counters that mirror the stove backsplash.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Soapstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soapstone. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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