These magnificent natural stones take the place of lava rocks, glass, porcelain, imitation wood logs, and virtually all other types of gas fireplace and stove media. Soapstone Hot-Rocks are chunks of raw Soapstone pieces that retain and radiate heat when in use. When it comes to BarBQ’s, Hot-Rocks radiate heat up into your food to consistently cook everything to perfection. Once Hot Rock Soapstone pieces are hot, gas can be reduced and even shut off as the retained heat within the stones will continue to radiate cooking hot temperatures. Hot-Rocks stay clean unlike other types of media because they’re 100% Soapstone, and nothing gets absorbed into Soapstone. So, there is no likelihood of old grease and grime flaring up at a moments notice and charring that beautiful steak by accident. When it comes to gas fire pits, Hot Rocks will radiate heat and out perform all other types of media, constantly radiating the warmth well outside typical parameters from the gas heat source.