1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal to Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
White
Light to dark brown
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Metallic
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
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
2.6-3.7 g/cm32.2-2.35 g/cm3
0
1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant