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Properties of Soapstone and Limestone


Properties of Limestone and Soapstone


Properties

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   

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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.

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