1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Earthy
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm251.20 N/mm2
0.15
450
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
1.1.12 Density
2.65-2.75 g/cm30.25-0.3 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant