Properties of Chalk and Soapstone

Chalk

Soapstone

Properties of Soapstone and Chalk

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Greasy

Compressive Strength

Not Available

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.4

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Reserves >>

<< Formation

Chalk vs Soapstone Properties

Properties of Chalk and Soapstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Chalk vs Soapstone properties, get to know more about Chalk 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 Chalk and Soapstone.