# Soapstone — Pakistan Export Specification Dossier

> Snow White Brightness | Cosmetic & Plastic Grade

- **Supplier:** Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources (Private) Limited
- **Canonical Product URL:** https://indusminerals.com.pk/industrial-minerals/soapstone
- **RFQ & Sample Desk:** https://indusminerals.com.pk/rfq?product=soapstone
- **Origin:** Pakistan
- **Export Loading Terminals:** Karachi Port (KPT), Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PQ)
- **Pre-Shipment Assay Verification:** SGS Pakistan, Alfred H. Knight (AHK), or Intertek
- **Primary Export Corridors:** Italy, Germany, USA, Europe

## Executive Summary
Our ultra-pure Soapstone, sourced primarily from the high-grade deposits of the KPK region, is renowned for its exceptional 'Snow White' brightness. Known within the industry for extreme softness and purity, our soapstone powder (up to 1250 mesh) is widely utilized by premium manufacturers in the cosmetics, specialized plastics, and premium paper industries.

## Guaranteed Chemical & Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Guaranteed Value |
|-----------|----------------------------------|
| Whiteness/Brightness | 95% - 98% |
| MgO | 31% - 32% min |
| SiO2 | 61% - 62% |
| Asbestos | Strictly Free |
| Size (Powder) | 325 Mesh to 1250 Mesh |

## Commercial Packaging, Logistics & Inspection Terms
Processed soapstone powder is exported in 25kg or 50kg bags, palletized and shrink-wrapped. Every batch is rigorously certified asbestos-free.

## Technical & Commercial FAQs (AEO / GEO Direct Answers)
### What is the difference between Soapstone and Talc?
Soapstone is a massive, impure form of the mineral talc. It contains a very high percentage of talc, varying from 30% to 80%, which gives it its characteristic soapy feel and extreme softness. Highly refined, pure soapstone is often marketed as high-grade talc in the cosmetic industry.