Vol 1, No 1 (2020)

Experimental Study on Setting Time & Strength Characteristics of Cement by Partially Replacing Cement with “Steatite Pow

Authors: Supriya D. trimbake, Kaveri m. Vadage, Chetan b. Bhamare, Vinay n. naikwade, Roshan s. kapadnis

Abstract: Steatite is a talc-schist, subpart of metamorphic rock & compost 50% to 80% of talc & magnesium .It produced in a zone where tectonic plate broke the rock by heat & pressure but without melting .We can say dynamo thermal metamorphism and metasomatise phase. Steatite is used for inland designs sculpture, coasters &kitchen (making bowl, cooking slabs etc.) & sinks. Inuit use soapstone for traditional carvings. Soapstone is a soft stone used to create moulds for creating objects & slick surface of soapstone allows finishing object to be easily removed.

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