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steatite n. 凍石,滑石 凍石,滑石 steatite n 1: a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments [ synonym: { soapstone}, { soaprock}, { soap- rock}, { steatite}] Steatite \ Ste" a* tite\ (- t[ imac] t), n. [ Gr. ste` ar, ste` atos, fat, tallow: cf. F. st[' e] atite.] ( Min.) 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}. [ 1913 Webster]
Talc \ Talc\ ( t[ a^] lk), n. [ F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL. talcus; all fr. Ar. talq.] ( Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. { Steatite}, or { soapstone}, is a compact granular variety. [ 1913 Webster] { Indurated talc}, an impure, slaty talc, with a nearly compact texture, and greater hardness than common talc; -- called also { talc slate}. [ 1913 Webster] Talcose
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