Pagodite or agalmatolite is a variety of pyrophyllite used by Chinese artisans for carvings in pagodas and similar objects. Usually soft and sometimes soapy, it can be a greyish green or greyish yellow colour. Excerpts available at Google Books. It is sometimes also referred to (loosely) as soapstone. Excerpts available at Google Books. Small pagodite pieces are used as traditional writing tools in Japan.
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