Properties of Soapstone and Phyllite

Soapstone

Phyllite

Properties of Phyllite and Soapstone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

1-2

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Greasy

Phyllitic

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

1.2

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.72-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.18-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

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Soapstone vs Phyllite Properties

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