Hello all,
As a soapstone artist/carver/sculptor I can assure you that properly
selected stone which has been finished right will last forever.
Visit my web site to see some of the beautiful variations in colour
available.
You will find on my LINKS page many sources for stone and related
materials.
And who knows, you may even want to order a finished piece or
commission your own.
Jim's Soapstone Carvings
http://www3.sympatico.ca/ve3jji