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Steatite

Scope note

A massive variety of talc; commonly of a gray or gray green color, soft and with a soapy feel. GTUCON

This term has 165 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011668

Broader Terms used

talc (mineral)

Narrower Terms used

potstone

Created

13yrs ago

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