1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
White
Light to dark brown
1.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
0-5.7 g/cm32.2-2.35 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant