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Properties of Soapstone and Marble

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
13-4
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
1.1.4 Streak
Black
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Greasy
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2115.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
1
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.862.86-2.87
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm32.4-2.7 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant

Soapstone vs Marble Properties

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