1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Vitreous and Pearly
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
51.20 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
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
1.1.12 Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm32.8-2.9 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant