Information about the stone

Environmentally friendly soapstone has unique thermal properties: it can retain both heat and cold for an equally long time. Heating the stone is much faster than furnace blocks and heat transmission is 2-2.5 times more, allowing you to save on fuel. This stone is the perfect material for retaining warmth.

Soapstone radiation is similar to solar, so its warmth feels velvety soft and relaxing. Its healing properties have been known since ancient times in Egypt and India.

Soapstone goods are ideal for the kitchen; it can be used for cooking and cooling of drinks. This has been confirmed by laboratory tests.

Soapstone is widely used in jewelry and souvenir production because it is easy to work with and it has beautiful tracery. In the late 19th-early 20th century, the stone was used in house construction and decoration of house facades in Russia and the Baltic States.

As we can see, soapstone has helped man in everyday life since ancient times and has not lost that ability, keeping the warmth and comfort of our homes to the present day.

The main mechanical-and-physical properties of the stone:

Specific gravity- kg/m3 - 2980

Water absorption,% - 0.1

Porosity % - 0.4

Specific heat kJ / kg ° C - 0,98

Talc% - 40-60

Magnesite (carbonate)% - 20-40