Properties of Jasperoid and Soapstone

Jasperoid

Soapstone

Properties of Soapstone and Jasperoid

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Greasy

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.86

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Jasperoid vs Soapstone Properties

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