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As is true with all luxury stones, the beauty ofSoapStone certainly accounts for much of its popularity. SoapStone, however, holds SoapStone is non-porous. bacteria, stain and heat resistant. Because of its density SoapStone needs no man made sealers. Applying mineral oil periodically will enhance the inherent natural beauty of SoapStone's characteristics Surface scratches can be repaired with the application of mineral oil or an occasional light sanding. The use of this beautiful, natural and time honored material will make any proiect a source of great pride and enjoyment for many years to come. SoapStone countertop fabricators use the harder version of steatite, which makes it appropriate for countertops and other similar uses that require durability and other unique properties. It is a quarried stone that comes in shades such as green/gray, blue/ gray and charcoal gray in its natunl state but with the applicatiOn of mineral oil SoapStone will acquire a lustrous patina over time. SoapStone or steatite is a metamorphic rock that comes in degrees of hardness. it is composed of talc. magnesium silicate and chlorite. The softer version is known as “talc“ and is used to carve or crush to a powder fora variety of purposes. EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF SOAPS TONE As we say In the SoapStone business - NO NEED TO CRY OVER SPILLEO MILK. WINE, SAUCE OR ANYTHING. By Noreen Frank VP. N 8 G SoapStone Counter Tops some advantages over marble, granite and other natural stones and even polyester acrylic solid surface tops. aMain St., Stoufi'ville - 905mg , splints” AND soucn'o‘fi: Rial Estate - Wills 1?: Rdon ' Corporate P Eric R. Button, 8A., LLB. C. Goodbrand B.Comm.., .1895 \F‘“ /