Properties of Metapelite and Soapstone

Metapelite

Soapstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-61

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Greasy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Metapelite vs Soapstone Properties

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