Soapstone Elephants - Med soapstone-elephant:Option 2 - Red carrying in a pocket

carrying in a pocket

speckle pattern

and cavity form are unique to this individual specimen

Carved into a sphere

Sourced from Brazil

Soapstone Elephants - Med soapstone-elephant:Option 2 - Red carrying in a pocketSoapstone, also called steatite and known by regional and marketing names, has been in use for thousands of years. It gets its name because of its softness and soapy feel. It is nonporous and non absorbent, which makes it a good material for kitchen countertops and sinks. It is also used for insulating electrical components due to its low electrical conductivity. This stone is also used for construction of fireplace surrounds and with metal