Properties of Soapstone and Skarn
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
Black
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
1
  
2.4
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 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
  
Soapstone vs Skarn Properties
Properties of Soapstone and Skarn play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Soapstone vs Skarn properties, get to know more about Soapstone Definition and Skarn 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 Skarn.