Properties of Jadeitite and Soapstone

Jadeitite

Soapstone

Properties of Soapstone and Jadeitite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Greasy

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.79-3

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Jadeitite vs Soapstone Properties

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