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Properties of Diorite and Soapstone


Properties of Soapstone and Diorite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
1   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Bluish Black   
Black   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Greasy   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.1   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-3 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Diorite vs Soapstone Properties

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

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