How do you find Soapstone? how to tell if its soapstone?

Question

How do u tell the difference by looking at stone vs just rock?? is there a secret to test it right there?

Answer 1

Soapstone is soft, which is why it is used for carving.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soapstone
Normally you get it by buying it
http://www.soapstone-co.com/whatis101.html