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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.

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  1. 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 utensils. Called also potstone, lard stone, and soapstone.
  2. n. a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
  3. 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.
  4. A massive variety of talc, of a grayish green or brown color.It forms extensive beds, and is quarried for fireplaces and forcoarse utensils. Called also potstone, lard stone, and soapstone.
  5. n a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments