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
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
140.00 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
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.8-2.9 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant