Crossword clue: a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments

The most common answer is soapstone (9 letters).

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Possible answers

soapstone 9 letters wn-def

a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments

steatite 8 letters wn-def

a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments