{"product_id":"large-soapstone-carving-blocks-rough-photog","title":"Soapstone Carving Blocks - Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e: Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: These Brazilian soapstone blocks are ideal for lapidary artists, carvers, and stoneworkers seeking high-quality material in smaller, workable pieces. Mined from Brazil and graded for lapidary use, each piece is opaque, rough-cut, and ready for shaping. With their signature smooth texture and consistent softness, these blocks are perfect for larger carving projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"500\"\u003eSoapstone, composed primarily of talc, is prized for its excellent workability and smooth finish. Brazilian deposits are known for producing stone with a subtle range of greens, greys, and earthy hues. These off-cuts are a cost-effective way to access premium material without the bulk or expense of full-size blocks—ideal for both practice and precision work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"862\"\u003eWhether you're experimenting with a new design or producing intricate detail work, these soapstone blocks provide an easy-carving, naturally beautiful medium sourced from one of the world’s most renowned soapstone regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lapidary Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opaque\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Size of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1 pc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 30cm x 20cm x 20cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Weight of 1 pc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 2kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brazil","offers":[{"title":"Gram","offer_id":47572175552682,"sku":null,"price":0.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 grams","offer_id":47572175585450,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kilogram","offer_id":47572175618218,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/Soapstone_Carving_Blocks_-_Rough-5_-_28-05-2026_14-36-09.jpg?v=1780004464","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/hi\/products\/large-soapstone-carving-blocks-rough-photog","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}