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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Steatite

/(-tīt)/ · Ste·a·tite · IPA
01 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 utensi…
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    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.(Min.) Also: potstone, lard stone, soapstone