Clotted soap

A mesomorphic (liquid-crystal) phase of soap micelles, oriented in a hexagonal array of cylinders. Middle soap contains a similar or lower proportion of soap (e.g., 50%) as opposed to water. Middle soap is in contrast to neat soap, which contains more soap than water and is also a mesomorphic phase, but has a lamellar structure rather than a hexagonal array of cylinders. Also termed clotted soap . See Neat Soap. 

At this period the ley runs clear off the shovel or trowel, leaving the soap in separated lumps upon its surface. By continued boiling the clots assume a granular or grain-like appearance, in which condition the soap is said to be... 

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