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
Vermilion
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
51.20 N/mm2206.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
1.1.12 Density
0.25-0.3 g/cm33.058 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K0.56 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant