Properties of Granodiorite and Soapstone

Granodiorite

Soapstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Greasy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Granodiorite vs Soapstone Properties

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