Kaolin nodules

ColorWhite to off-white
Hardness1-2 on Mohs scale
Specific Gravity2.16 – 2.68 g/cm³
Particle Size0.1 – 2 µm
ShapePlate-like, flaky
Density2.6 – 2.7 g/cm³
PorosityLow to moderate
Moisture Content5-15%
Bulk Density0.8 – 1.3 g/cm³
Thermal ConductivityLow
pH4.5 – 5.5
LusterVitreous to dull
TransparencyOpaque
Refractive Index1.56 – 1.58
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