Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Soapstone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
1
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Greasy
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.7
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Rhomb Porphyry vs Soapstone Properties
Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Soapstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhomb Porphyry vs Soapstone properties, get to know more about Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Soapstone.