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Soapstone is used for inlaid designs, sculpture and for kitchen countertops and sinks. Traditional Inuit carvings often use soapstone. Soapstone is sometimes used for fireplace surrounds because it can absorb and evenly distribute heat while being easy to manufacture.

See also: List of minerals

Soapstone is also a technique used by some teachers as a way to disect poetry. It is a mnemonic phrase that stands for: Setting Occasion Audience Point of view Speaker Tone