Properties of Soapstone and Whiteschist
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy
Subvitreous to Dull
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Soapstone vs Whiteschist Properties
Properties of Soapstone and Whiteschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Soapstone vs Whiteschist properties, get to know more about Soapstone Definition and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist.