1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
Bluish Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
1.1.8 Cleavage
1.1.9 Toughness
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
1.1.11 Transparency
1.1.12 Density
2.73 g/cm32.5-3 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant