But you can use mineral oil to both enhance the color and draw out any scratches. Cons of Soapstone Wile soapstone is known for its durability, there are some caveats.

Designers are opting for soapstone countertops more and more. Here's what you need to know about the soft yet durable natural stone.

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Soapstone can get scratched and nicked, but these can be removed by buffing with fine sandpaper. Soapstone is available in a variety of textures and dimensions; it has a natural blue-gray color.

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Photo/Tim Carter Soapstone countertops are blotchy and soft and scratch easily. As you might expect, Mother Nature can produce the soapstone in various grades or levels of hardness.

Soapstone is relatively soft, so it will nick, scratch and chip, lending the surface a natural, organic quality. Scratches can be buffed out with fine sandpaper or left to create a patina.

The scratch will reveal a white chalky color and texture; you will not be able to scratch into jade. Soapstone has the look of jade and comes in the same colors as jade.

Soapstone is relatively soft, so it will nick, scratch and chip, lending the surface a natural, organic quality. Scratches can be buffed out with fine sandpaper or left to create a patina.

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