1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Greasy to Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2150.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant