1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
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
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm32.7 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant