Properties of Pseudotachylite and Soapstone
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.86
2.86
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.7-2.9 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Pseudotachylite vs Soapstone Properties
Properties of Pseudotachylite and Soapstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pseudotachylite vs Soapstone properties, get to know more about Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite and Soapstone.