1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
1.1.4 Streak
Light to dark brown
White, Greenish White or Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm251.20 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
2.9-3.1 g/cm30.25-0.3 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant