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Les Pierres Stéatites Inc. sell pre-cut slabs for countertops and sinks.
We have 2 partner companies installing soapstone countertops in Canada.
Signature Quartz
Soapstone, as the name implies, has a smooth soapy feeling. Primarily composed of talc, soapstone is light green/gray when fresh from the quarry, but its surface oxidizes over time, deepening in color and developing an attractive patina. Soapstone is softer than marble or granite so it is easy to repair nicks and chips in its surface. Although soft, soapstone is durable: the nonporous surface will not stain or burn and is impervious to acids, a quality that has made it a popular choice for countertops in laboratories and darkrooms. Because the stone retains heat better than materials such as steel or enamel, the dishwater stays hot longer, a quality that made soapstone a popular choice for sinks before the days of hot running water. Unlike marble or granite, soapstone does not require an epoxy coating to protect it from staining, so when you run your hand across it's surface you feel the stone and not the plastic coating.
from: www.soapstonecounters.com