Ceramics are brittle because they're loaded with irregularly distributed pores. ... Some ceramics, like bricks, have large pores. “The larger the pore, the easier it is to break,” Greer says. If you've ever broken a ceramic vase or some such, the break probably originated at a pore.

Does ceramic break easy?

What they learn: Ceramics and glasses are brittle; metals and plastics are more ductile and can deform before breaking.

Is ceramic breakable?

Ceramic and porcelain are two materials that are strong and smooth, but breakable. They are often used in making tile, dishes, and figurines.