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Forsterite vs. Alpha Quartz

Forsterite belongs to the oxide-based engineering ceramics classification, while alpha quartz belongs to the non-glass optical ceramics. There are 5 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (13, in this case) are not shown.

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

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 2.1 to 3.1
2.7
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 850
720
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 1.7 to 3.5
8.5
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 0.94 to 1.3
4.4
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 9.0 to 10
9.5