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Definition
Texture
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Formation
Properties
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Properties
Hardness
Grain Size
Fracture
Streak
Porosity
Luster
Compressive Strength
Cleavage
Toughness
Specific Gravity
Transparency
Density
Specific Heat Capacity
Resistance
6
Fine Grained
Conchoidal
White to Grey
Less Porous
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37.40 N/mm
2
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2.3
2.8-3
Opaque
2.9-3.1 g/cm
3
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
2-3
Fine Grained
Conchoidal
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Highly Porous
Shiny
5.80 N/mm
2
Perfect
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3.4-3.9
Opaque
0.25-0.30 g/cm
3
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
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