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Originally Posted by wilnj

Soapstone is another choice, you’ll typically see it oiled which gives it a deep black color but unoiled it’s like grey concrete.

Originally Posted by look 171

Soap stone is soft and can be worked with wood working carbide tools. Soap stone isn't a real popular choice due to influx of cheap granite so there's aren't too many that like to deal with something they aren't used to. Any stone top fabricator should be able to do it with ease and scratches can be sanded out with ease or polished

Soapstone is cool, but from what I understand, it scratches relatively easy which is part of the charm as it develops a patina. I also think it's kind of pricey unless you live near the source. We looked into it for our counters in the house.