1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse or Fine
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm295.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
1.1.12 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm32.2-2.8 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant