Properties of Soapstone and Limestone

Soapstone

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

13-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Soapstone vs Limestone Properties

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