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Definition of Steatite
1. Noun. A soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments.
Definition of Steatite
1. n. A massive variety of talc, of a grayish green or brown color. It forms extensive beds, and is quarried for fireplaces and for coarse utensils. Called also potstone, lard stone, and soapstone.
Definition of Steatite
1. Noun. (minerology) soapstone ¹
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Definition of Steatite
1. a variety of talc [n -S]