Properties of Soapstone and Siltstone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Greasy
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.54-2.73
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Soapstone vs Siltstone Properties
Properties of Soapstone and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Soapstone vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Soapstone Definition and Siltstone 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 Siltstone.