1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
White
Light to dark brown
1.1.5 Porosity
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Earthy
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm237.40 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/cm32.9-3.1 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant