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Properties of Soapstone and Pyroxenite

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
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Greasy
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
225.00 N/mm2
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
1.1.9 Toughness
1
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1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.86
3.2-3.5
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.88 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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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.