1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
230.00 N/mm2175.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
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/cm32.65-2.75 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant