1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2175.00 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
2.9-3.1 g/cm32.6-2.8 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant