1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Indiscernible
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
1.1.12 Density
1100-1400 g/cm32.32-2.42 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
1.32 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant