Soapstone comes in various hardness, depending on their amount of the talc content. There are basically three different types of Soapstone. First type is very soft and has large amount of talc. Talc mineral from these quarries are extracted for talc powder. The second type is medium content of talc. These relatively soft Soapstone are used for carving purpose. Lastly the hardest type of Soapstone is used for countertops. All soapstone slabs carried and stocked by Euro Stone Craft are harder soapstone ideal for Soapstone countertops.

