Soapstone Countertops. Soapstone or Steatite is a metamorphic rock that comes in degrees of hardness. It is composed of talc, magnesium silicate and chlorite. The softer is known as "talc" and is used to carve or crush to a powder for a variety of purposes.

Warm, rustic, inviting and yet modern
Soapstone countertops look warm, rustic, inviting, which is soft to the touch and user-friendly. Soapstone has also been used as laboratory counters in schools and colleges because of inertness, its ability to resist stains and not react to chemicals and acid. Therefore its finish isn't jeopardized by acidic spills such as lemon, vinegar, or wine, like high gloss marble and granite can be.

Soapstone is a time tested material
Centuries old farmhouses have original soapstone countertops and sinks still in use today. Soapstone has been used for hundreds of years in fireplaces, countertops and sinks. As a countertop material it is an obvious choice because of its ease of workability and durability.