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Properties of Soapstone and Websterite


Properties of Websterite and Soapstone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
Black   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy   
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Irregular   

Toughness
1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
3.2-3.5   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
3.1-3.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
Not Available   

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

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Soapstone vs Websterite Properties

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

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