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Forsterite vs. Limestone

Forsterite belongs to the oxide-based engineering ceramics classification, while limestone belongs to the natural stone. There are 6 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (14, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is forsterite and the bottom bar is limestone.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 2.1 to 3.1
2.6
Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm 7.9
8.0
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 850
920
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 1.7 to 3.5
2.1
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 0.94 to 1.3
0.88
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 9.0 to 10
8.0