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I wonder if there is anyone who can tell me:
Is soapstone the same material as block talc? If so, where in the U.K., can I get some three-inch cube, or thereabouts, pieces of it? Is it expensive? I have read somewhere that it can be used as a very stable, low-loss insulator. I cannot remember whether it was used in its native condition or after being stoved. Has anyone here tried it? Please let me know what you think - G.H.Ireland. -- _ _________________________________________ / \._._ |_ _ _ /' Orpheus Internet Services \_/| |_)| |(/_|_|_ / 'Internet for Everyone' _______ | ___________./ http://www.orpheusinternet.co.uk |
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"Mr G H Ireland" wrote in message . .. I wonder if there is anyone who can tell me: Is soapstone the same material as block talc? If so, where in the U.K., can I get some three-inch cube, or thereabouts, pieces of it? Is it expensive? Theres a link here http://aboutstone.org/conversa/arc002/msg00025.html one in Northants and another in Wilts. I've seen them sold as stone lanterns for night-lights. The above 2 supply sculpturers, so shouldn't be too expensive. Don't know whether it has to be treated first. HTH. Bertie |
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