Properties of Quartzite and Soapstone

Quartzite

Soapstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Greasy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Quartzite vs Soapstone Properties

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