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Properties of Soapstone and Sandstone


Properties of Sandstone and Soapstone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse or Fine   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Greasy   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
95.00 N/mm2   
20

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
1   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.2-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Soapstone vs Sandstone Properties

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

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