Properties of Felsite and Soapstone

Felsite

Soapstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.51

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Greasy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Felsite vs Soapstone Properties

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