Physical Properties
Hardness
73.5-4
1
7
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Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Vitreous and Pearly
Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2140.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
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Cleavage
-
Perfect
Toughness
-
1
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.52.8-3
0
8.4
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm32.8-2.9 g/cm3
0
1400
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Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
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Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant