Table 1 The physical, chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of soapstone (Gökçe et al. 2011; Hand 2020; Reynard et al. 2008; Santi et al. 2009)
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Class | Metamorphic rock |
Sub class | Durable, soft rock |
Color | Black, brown, gray, green, white |
Geological characterization | Steatite |
Chemical composition | Talc and minerals |
Density (g/cm3) | 2.6-2.9 |
Mohr’s hardness | 1 |
Thermal conductivity (W/mK) | 0.8-2.9 |
Specific heat capacity (J/gK) | 0.7-0.9 |
Melting point temperature (°C) | > 1600 |
Compressive strength (MPa) | 10-40 |
Transverse strength (MPa) | 12.6 |
Modulus of rupture (MPa) | 10-13.2 |
Water resistance | + ve |
Heat resistance | + ve |
Pressure resistance | + ve |
Acid and alkali resistance | + ve |