Properties of Soapstone and Claystone

Soapstone

Claystone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

13.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.860

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Soapstone vs Claystone Properties

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