1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2230.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm30-5.7 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant