Does soapstone scratch easily?

Soapstone is softer than granite or quartzite and will develop surface scratches with use. However, these scratches can be easily sanded out with fine-grit sandpaper, and many homeowners embrace them as part of the material's living character.

Soapstone Countertops Guide

Soapstone is one of the most historically significant countertop materials in American homes — used in Colonial kitchens, laboratory surfaces, and farmhouse sinks for centuries. Its dense, non-porous composition makes it naturally impervious to stains and bacteria without any sealing required.