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Properties of Syenite and Soapstone


Properties of Soapstone and Syenite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
1   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Greasy   

Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2   
14
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

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

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Syenite vs Soapstone Properties

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

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