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Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Soapstone


Properties of Soapstone and Rapakivi Granite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
1   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous   
Greasy   

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2   
13
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Rapakivi Granite vs Soapstone Properties

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

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