Physical Properties of Soapstone
Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Soapstone like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Soapstone rock are vital in determining its Soapstone Texture and Soapstone Uses.
Hardness and Strength of Soapstone
The physical properties of Soapstone depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Soapstone is 1 whereas its compressive strength is 225.00 N/mm2. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Soapstone is black whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Soapstone is the interaction of light with the surface of Soapstone. Luster of Soapstone is greasy. Soapstone cleavage is perfect. The specific gravity of Soapstone is 2.86. Soapstone is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 1. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.