Properties of Soapstone and Monzonite

Soapstone

Monzonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

16-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.9-2.91 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Soapstone vs Monzonite Properties

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