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
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Shiny
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm21.28 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
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm32.6-4.8 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K1.50 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant