Travertine

Soapstone

Properties of Travertine and Soapstone

Travertine

Soapstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Greasy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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80.00 N/mm²

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.68

2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.09 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Travertine vs Soapstone Properties

Properties of Travertine and Soapstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Soapstone properties, get to know more about Travertine Definition and Soapstone Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Travertine and Soapstone.