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Properties of Marl and Soapstone


Properties of Soapstone and Marl


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
1   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Greasy   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.6   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Marl vs Soapstone Properties

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

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