1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Earthy
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2230.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.65-2.75 g/cm30-5.7 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant