Properties of Soapstone and Pyroxenite

Soapstone

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.863.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Soapstone vs Pyroxenite Properties

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