How porcelain is made material, making, used,
However, china, also known as softpaste or tender porcelain, is softer: it can be cut with a file, while porcelain cannot. This difference is due to the higher temperatures at which true porcelain is fired, 2,650 degrees Frenheit (1,454 degrees Celsius) compared to 2,200 degrees Frenheit (1,204 degrees Celsius) for china.