agalmatolite
/ˌaɡəlˈmatəlʌɪt/noun
A soapstone or other soft mineral used for carving figures, especially in China.
Origin
Early 19th century. From ancient Greek ἀγαλματο-, combining form (in e.g. ἀγαλματοποιός sculptor) of ἀγαλματ-, ἄγαλμα statue, image + -lite, after scientific Latin agalmatolithus.