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Properties of Soapstone and Kimberlite


Properties of Kimberlite and Soapstone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Conchoidal   

Toughness
1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.95-2.96 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   

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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.

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