Properties of Latite and Soapstone

Latite

Soapstone

Properties of Soapstone and Latite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Greasy

Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.86

Transparency

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

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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.