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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Handmade Ashtray - soapstone

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Overview

A hand-carved ashtray made of soapstone - small oval-shaped dish with carved leaves and flower bud inside, with a ridge to sit the cigarette

Historical information

Soapstone is primarily composed of talc. It shares many physical properties with that mineral and make it valuable for many different uses. It is non-porous, heat resistant, non-absorbent, soft and easy to carve, high specific heat capacity and resistant to acids and alkalis.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.178

Item type

Themes

Material

Soapstone (Metamorphic Rock)

Width

105 mm

Height or length

60 mm

Weight

86 g

Inscriptions and markings

No Markings

Contextual information

Softer grades of this rock may feel similar to soap when touched, hence the name. Soapstone is easy to carve; it is also durable and heat-resistant and has a high heat storage capacity.

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Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Friday, 13 February, 2026

Completeness

83

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