Properties of Soapstone and Claystone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
1
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
0
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
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.