1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Not Available
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
1.1.12 Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm32.6-2.8 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant