A massive variety of Talc with a greasy feeling, often used for ornamental carvings. [30]
Steatīts, ziepjakmens (Steatite, Soapstone, Potstone, Speckstone, Topfstein, Стеатит)
Steatite is a massive and often impure variety of Talc, often found in association with serpentine and chlorite schists. Steatite is also called a Soapstone because the material may feel soapy when touched.
Steatite is very soft because of the high talc content and it is easily cut with metal tools. Steatite is used for carved souvenirs and ornamental objects. [37]
| Krāsa | Zaļgana[37], Sarkanīga[37], Dzeltenīga[37], Zaļgani brūna[37], Balta[37] |
| Spī | Taukains[37], Zīda[58], Matēts[58] |
| Caur | Necaurspīdīgs[37] |
| Cietība | 1[37], 2 - 3[56][58] |
| Čakra | 1. saknes Muladhara[58] |
| Kaites | Radikulīts[58], Pūtītes[9], Osteohondroze[58], Išiass[58], Izsitumi[9], Ekzēma[9] |
| Ķīmiskā formula | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2[56] |
| Blīvums (g/cm3) | 2,2 - 2,8[37], 2,6 - 3,3[56][58] |
| Atradnes | Krievija-Karēlija[58], Krievija-Kola[56], Somija[56][58] |