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Properties of Soapstone and Jadeitite


Properties of Jadeitite and Soapstone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
3-5   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
Black   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy   
Waxy and Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
310.00 N/mm2   
2

Cleavage
Perfect   
Irregular   

Toughness
1   
7   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.79-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.5-3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Soapstone vs Jadeitite Properties

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

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