1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2175.00 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
2.2-2.8 g/cm32.6-2.8 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant