Properties of Soapstone and Kimberlite

Soapstone

Kimberlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

16-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.95-2.96 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 Kimberlite Properties

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