1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
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
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/cm3Not Available
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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant