adjective
- of, relating to, or containing steatite (soapstone)
Usage: geological; technical
Examples
- The steatitic rock was soft enough to carve with simple tools.
- Steatitic deposits are commonly found in metamorphic regions.
- The sculptor preferred steatitic materials for their workability.
- Ancient cultures used steatitic stones to make bowls and ornaments.
- The steatitic composition made the rock heat-resistant and durable.