| ELEMENT |
ALLOWANCE |
|
MgO |
45 – 48 % |
|
CaO |
0.65 – 1.0 % |
|
SiO2 |
40 – 44 % |
|
Fe2O3 |
7 – 9 % |
|
Al2O3 |
1.0 – 1.5 % |
| Loss on ignition |
1.5 % Max |
|
Color |
Grayish green |
|
Density |
3.2 g/cm |
|
Grain Shape |
Angular |
|
Hardness |
6.5 – 7.0 Mohs scale |
| Melting Point |
Aprx. 1780 ºC |
|
Initial Sintering |
Aprx. 1450 ºC |
| PH |
7.5 – 8 |