1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
2.3.1 Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
2.4.1 Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-conchoidal
2.4.3 Streak
2.4.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
2.4.6 Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Earthy
2.4.8 Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2140.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
6.1.2 Cleavage
6.1.3 Toughness
6.1.4 Specific Gravity
6.1.8 Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
6.1.10 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm32.4-2.6 g/cm3
0
1400
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
6.2.5 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant