1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.2.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Very fine-grained
1.2.3 Fracture
1.2.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.2.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.2.6 Luster
1.2.7 Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2450.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
1.2.8 Cleavage
1.2.9 Toughness
1.2.10 Specific Gravity
2.1.5 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
2.2.2 Density
2.5-3 g/cm32.7-2.71 g/cm3
0
1400
2.4 Thermal Properties
2.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
2.4.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant