Properties of Limestone and Soapstone

Limestone

Soapstone

Properties of Soapstone and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Greasy

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Limestone vs Soapstone Properties

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