Properties of Soapstone and Limestone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Splintery
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy
  
Dull to Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
1
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.3-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
0.91 kJ/Kg K
  
11
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.