No personal experience but "Rehab Addict" on DIY network used Green Mountain soapstone on episode that aired last night (at least I think that was the name of the company that was mentioned). It looked great! The host said she had used it before and was very pleased with it. She specializes in restoring old homes.

I have Green Mountain Original PA. Comparatively speaking, it's among the hardest of soapstones on the market, with little or no veining. That's also why it primarily reads black. Although it's not the case with all GM stone, mine also has small,caramel-colored flecks throughout and occasional, unusual multi-colored veining which look like either dried river beds or snake skins. Here's a close-up of it:

Marthavila - That's a gorgeous stone. Thanks!

THAT'S IT!!!

You've just given me an Ah HA moment. That is absolutely gorgeous and rings my bell, stands me up straight, gooses my bumps, strikes a cord, and gives me the big I WANT ITs.

I'm off to the GM site.
How GORGEOUS.

Oh Martha, that IS fabulous!!!

Thank you all for the kind words. I'm really glad you can see why I appreciate my stone so much. When I first saw it at Garden State Soapstone (NJ) those amazing veins grabbed my heart at first glance. They still do now -- even years after the fact.

Christine, you are a hoot! I laughed out loud when I saw your post. Good luck on finding one of these slabs for yourself! :-)

We have Green Mountain Original PA on our island. I really like it and as far as hardness goes, nothing has damaged or chipped it yet. It was installed in December. We used the wax from Green Mountain Soapstone and have only used it twice, as recommended, and won't have to reapply for another year. I say go for it, it is a lovely soapstone !

Dillyny: may I ask who the dealer is ?
thank you

slightly OT: muskokascp, you have a prep sink without a faucet?? How is it that you use the sink?

Marthavila, I was right with you on your lovely soapstone and the ''dry river bed'' and then you had to go and say ''snake skin''... I may never look at veins the same way lol.

cheers