Among natural stone countertops, soapstone is
arguably the most organic looking of the bunch.
Its soft and silky smooth, unpolished surface is
perfectly suited for rustic kitchens. It's a very
low maintenance surface, which won't stain.
Soapstone is rather interesting in that it only
has cool color tones, which range from blue to
green to gray. Soapstone makes a great surface
for outdoor kitchens since it is completely
resistant to all weather conditions.
Soapstone is comprised of a balance of talc and magnetite, which come together in a soft, smooth texture. But the probably the most unique quality of soapstone is its ability to hold up against excessive heat. Lay a hot pot on the surface and soapstone will not even flinch. Despite its soft surface, soapstone is very dense and super strong.
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You can darken the color of soapstone's surface by applying mineral oil on a regular basis.
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