Properties of Soapstone and Metapelite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1
5-6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Fibrous
Streak
Black
Unknown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Greasy
Earthy
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
7
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
3.4-3.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
0-300 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
13
0.72 kJ/Kg K
20
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Soapstone vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Soapstone and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Soapstone vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Soapstone Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.
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