Properties of Soapstone and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Soapstone

Basaltic Trachyandesite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

2.3.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

2.3.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

2.3.4 Streak

Black

White to Grey

2.3.5 Porosity

Less Porous

2.3.6 Luster

Greasy

Not Available

2.3.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

5.3.2 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

5.3.4 Toughness

2.3

5.3.6 Specific Gravity

2.862.8-3

0 8.4

6.1.2 Transparency

Opaque

6.1.3 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.2.5 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Soapstone vs Basaltic Trachyandesite Properties

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