It differs from Cochin ceramic in that it need not be glazed or fired in a kiln first. Mashuhui is rather simple and crude when compared with Cochin ceramic but is superior to clay in malleability and resistance to corrosion.
但由於糯米與石灰的結合，既具黏性及可塑性，石灰又有防腐及乾後凝固的特點，比起一般的泥土，有其優秀的存在條件。