1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
1.1.6 Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Shiny
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm33.1-3.4 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K1.25 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant