noun
- a soft, compact form of talc that is easily carved and used for making ornaments and electrical insulators
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The artist carved a small figurine from steatite.
- Steatite is prized for its heat resistance in industrial applications.
- Ancient cultures used steatite to create bowls and cooking vessels.
- The electrical component was made from steatite due to its insulating properties.
- Steatite feels smooth and soapy to the touch.
- The museum displayed carved steatite artifacts from various civilizations.