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The desirability of a soapstone stove

If you are seeking a surface for your kitchen that is at once traditional yet contemporary, you’ll be hard-pressed to do better than a soapstone stove.

Soapstone – so-called because it provides a tactile sensation similar to that of a dry bar of soap – is a unique form of what geologists call metamorphic rock, which is sometimes called “fire rock.” Metamorphic rock is that which starts as one kind of minieral, but under preternatural geologic pressure and heat, is transformed – “morphed” – into a different kind of mineral.

The material that goes into the creation of a soapstone stove is geologically related to marble, and even shares some of marble’s aesthetic qualities. Composed primarily of magnesium, talc and dolomite, soapstone is found primarily in strata dating back 300 – 400 million years – long before even the dinosaurs. Soapstone has a grained appearance similar to that of marble; this is one of the attributes of a soapstone stove surface that makes it so attractive.

The desirability of soapstone stove surfaces goes far beyond the aesthetic, however. Although soapstone itself is relatively soft as stone goes, it is also highly durable, heat resistant and heat conducive, and impervious to chemical stains and damage. Because it is inert, it is possible to spill almost anything atop a soapstone stove surface without damaging it. Any stains can readily be wiped away, or sanded off without doing any substantial damage to the surface.

In fact, soapstone has been used for pottery, ovens and other types of cookware for eons. Inuits and other Native American peoples have created exquisite works of are using soapstone that is used for boiling and roasting. The properties that make soapstone impervious to heat yet an efficient conductor of heat; food cooks evenly and thoroughly throughout atop a soapstone stove surface.

If you are seeking a unique type of cooking surface for your kitchen that blends with virtually any type of décor from one inspired by the ancient Mediterranean to the most contemporary styles, a soapstone stove will serve well. It is a bit of an initial investment, but history shows that it is one that will last for generations; there is many a soapstone stove that has been in everyday use for decades, even centuries. When you invest in a soapstone stove, you are investing in a piece of that history that will serve you for a lifetime, as well as the lifetime of your children, grandchildren – and beyond.

Check out soapstone today, and find out how a soapstone stove can enhance both the appearance and the utility of your kitchen today.

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Jonathan Blocker writes about Dorado Soapstone. Dorado Soapstone’s mission is to create an outstanding work environment, improve communities, and supply the highest quality soapstone slabs, soapstone tiles, soapstone stoves / fireplaces, and soapstone sinks throughout the world.

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