1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Shiny
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm33.1-3.4 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K1.25 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant