1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
1.1.6 Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2175.00 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
2.5-3 g/cm32.65-2.75 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant