Soapstone, also known as Soaprock, is a blend of different materials with high percentages of olivine, serpentine, and talc.
The olivine and serpentine give the stone is characteristically green color, and the talc gives the stone the luscious soft texture that has made it famous.
The unique mineral composition that makes soapstone different from marble or granite also gives it a set of features that make soapstone great for a wide variety of different uses.