Forsterite vs. Sandstone

Forsterite belongs to the oxide-based engineering ceramics classification, while sandstone 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 sandstone.

Forsterite (Mg₂SiO₄)Sandstone

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm³		2.1 to 3.1
Density, g/cm³		2.6

Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm		7.9
Dielectric Strength (Breakdown Potential), kV/mm		8.5

Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K		850
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K		880

Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K		1.7 to 3.5
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K		5.6

Thermal Diffusivity, mm²/s		0.94 to 1.3
Thermal Diffusivity, mm²/s		2.4

Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K		9.0 to 10
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K		10

Forsterite vs. Sandstone

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