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
White
Light to dark brown
1.1.5 Porosity
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Earthy
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm237.40 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/cm32.9-3.1 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant