Steatite

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Description

(Soap-stone powder, Talcum powder)

General

Soft rock shipped in lumps or as powder and mainly packed in bags. The stone requires a dry stowage in a GP container with innerliner fitted and other cargoes should be protected against dust contamination. Steatite is sensitive to odor.