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Properties of Peridotite and Soapstone


Properties of Soapstone and Peridotite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
1   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Greasy   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.1   
1   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.86   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K   
5
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Peridotite vs Soapstone Properties

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

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