Properties of Soapstone and Borolanite

Soapstone

Borolanite

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

15.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Soapstone vs Borolanite Properties

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