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Properties of Soapstone and Monzonite


Properties of Monzonite and Soapstone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
310.00 N/mm2   
2

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.9-2.91 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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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.

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