Properties of Soapstone and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Soapstone vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Soapstone and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Soapstone vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Soapstone Definition and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite.