Properties of Soapstone and Greenschist
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1
3.5-4
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
Black
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy
Shiny
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
7
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Slaty
Toughness
1
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.5-2.9
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
13
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Soapstone vs Greenschist Properties
Properties of Soapstone and Greenschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Soapstone vs Greenschist properties, get to know more about Soapstone Definition and Greenschist 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 Greenschist.
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