Properties of Soapstone and Pumice

Soapstone

Pumice

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Planar

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²51.20 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³0.25-0.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Soapstone vs Pumice Properties

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