the harder one
sand
Since its less dense than normal glass, it will shatter or crack easily. If you put it in the oven more than 5 or 6 times it might shatter due to the heat.
A material that breaks easily is glass. Glass is brittle and can shatter into sharp pieces when subjected to stress or impact.
It does seem to shatter glass rather easily. That being said it may just be a matter of density. I am not a scientist by any means but think about it. If porcelain has a greater density than glass it is almost as if you are throwing a brick at the glass.
The element that makes glass hard to shatter is its molecular structure. Glass is an amorphous solid, meaning it lacks a regular crystalline structure, which disperses energy more evenly upon impact, making it harder to break compared to crystalline materials.
Glass breaks easily because it is a brittle material with a rigid molecular structure. When external force is applied, the molecules in the glass cannot easily move or deform, causing the glass to shatter rather than bend or stretch.
Yes, glass can shatter from exposure to high temperatures. When glass is heated, it expands, and if the temperature difference is too extreme or if there are imperfections in the glass, it can cause the glass to break or shatter.
Pyrex is made from glass that withstands high heat and temperature changes. Though not easily broken, it is not totally unbreakable. It just does not shatter when broken or break as easily as other glass.
Brittle minerals could be compared to glass, as they can shatter easily when subjected to pressure or impact.
diamonds are stronger than glass, therefore, glass shatters more easily.
The loud noise from the crash caused the glass to shatter into a million pieces.
The ability of a singer to shatter a glass is a result of the control that they have in frequency. These singers can control high frequencies well enough to focus them to shatter the glass.