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Properties of Soapstone and Slate

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
13-4
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
1.1.4 Streak
Black
Light to dark brown
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Greasy
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm230.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Slaty
1.1.9 Toughness
1
1.2
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.862.65-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm32.6-2.8 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K0.76 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Soapstone vs Slate Properties

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