Properties of Soapstone and Migmatite

Soapstone

Migmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

15.5-6.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.65-2.75

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Soapstone vs Migmatite Properties

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