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Properties of Latite and Soapstone


Properties of Soapstone and Latite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-5.5   
1   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Greasy   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.7   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.86   

Transparency
Translucent   
Opaque   

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

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Latite vs Soapstone Properties

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

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