1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
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
2.5-3 g/cm3Not Available
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant