Properties of Limestone and Soapstone
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Greasy
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
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.