STEATITE

steatite. Steatite, n. soap stone, a species of magnesian earth

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Ste″a‐tite (–tīt), n. [[Gr. στέαρ, στέατοσ, fat, tallow: cf. F. stéatite.]] (Min.) 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.