1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
1.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Vitreous and Pearly
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
230.00 N/mm2140.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
1.1.12 Density
0-5.7 g/cm32.8-2.9 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant