Properties of Soapstone and Mylonite

Soapstone

Mylonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

13-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²1.28 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.97-3.05

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-4.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K1.50 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Soapstone vs Mylonite Properties

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