Soapstone, wen, wax or ice stone are all names for the natural mineral steatite. They fully convey its properties and reflect features. To the touch, the stone is very smooth and slippery, it seems that it is greasy or soapy, although this is not so. In nature, there are different shades of this mineral. The most common are white, gray and brown. Also found are green and yellow, a very rare red and dark cherry mineral.
The soapstone itself is very beautiful, it looks silky, with a matte sheen. In fact, steatite is nothing more than a type of talc. Although it is quite dense, but still, if you shine a stone through a dark fabric, it will leave a trace, as if from a piece of crayon.
Natural natural stone is found on all continents of the planet. In Russia, there are deposits of steatite in Karelia. Most of this stone is in Finland. The Finns even consider it a national treasure, calling it a hot stone. The fact is that steatite is used as a natural heating pad, if it is lowered into boiling water for a couple of minutes, then it will cool for more than an hour. This property is usedin medicine.
In folk medicine, soapstone is considered healing. Many healers agree that the wen improves the condition of the bones, spine and back muscles. Therefore, this stone is used to treat sciatica, sciatica and osteochondrosis. A natural healer is excellent for diseases when it is necessary to warm up a sore spot for a long time, because steatite perfectly retains heat. Today it can be bought in the form of a heating pad and used at home. The hot stone is considered an excellent biostimulant, which is why it is used in Chinese traditional medicine.
Steatite was known in ancient Egypt, when various ornaments and figurines were made from it. In our time, craftsmen also appreciated the structure of this stone, so it is used to make jewelry, miniatures, figurines, interior decorations, and it is also used to make stoves and fireplaces. Most often you can find jewelry with soapstone, framed in silver, but, for example, bracelets or beads made only from stone look beautiful and original.
Soapstone also has magical properties. Shamans and sorcerers wear it as a talisman and faithful assistant. It is generally accepted that the stone is able to develop the supernatural abilities of its owner, because it emits almost the same vibrations as the human brain. When meditating, steatite develops the gift of clairvoyance. It will be an excellent talisman not only formages, but also for explorers. Most often, amulets are made in the form of a ball or an animal.
Steatite has been known to people since ancient times, but until now, astrologers cannot come to a common conclusion, to which sign of the zodiac it belongs, to whom it patronizes the most. In this regard, a soapstone can be worn by anyone who needs to cope with their emotions, make their thoughts clear, and establish relationships with other people. In addition, steatite is a powerful amulet against the evil eye and evil thoughts.
