Properties of Serpentinite and Soapstone

Serpentinite

Soapstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-51

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Greasy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-32.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Serpentinite vs Soapstone Properties

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