What is Jaspillite?

Jaspillite

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Western Australia, Minnesota

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper

1.4 Class

Sedimentary Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

2 Texture

2.1 Texture

Banded, Trellis

2.2 Color

Red, Reddish Brown

2.3 Maintenance

Less

2.4 Durability

Durable

2.4.1 Water Resistant

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59% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.2 Scratch Resistant

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62% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.3 Stain Resistant

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43% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.4 Wind Resistant

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38% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.5 Acid Resistant

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22% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

2.5 Appearance

Banded and Glassy

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

3.2 Industry

3.2.1 Construction Industry

As a Flux in the Production of Steel and Pig Iron, As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

3.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

3.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments

3.4 Other Uses

3.4.1 Commercial Uses

Creating Artwork, Jewelry

4 Types

4.1 Types

Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type

4.2 Features

Is one of the oldest rock

4.3 Archaeological Significance

4.3.1 Monuments

Used

4.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

4.3.3 Sculpture

Not Yet Used

4.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

4.3.5 Pictographs

Used

4.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

4.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

4.4 Fossils

Present

5 Formation

5.1 Formation

Jaspillite is a type of sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction and sedimentation of pieces of broken or weathered rocks and minerals.

5.2 Composition

5.2.1 Mineral Content

Coesite, Quartz, Sand

5.2.2 Compound Content

Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide

5.3 Transformation

5.3.1 Metamorphism

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19% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Not Applicable

5.3.3 Weathering

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78% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering

5.3.5 Erosion

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86% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion

6 Properties

6.1 Physical Properties

6.1.1 Hardness

6.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

6.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

6.1.4 Streak

White

6.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

6.1.6 Luster

Earthy

6.1.7 Compressive Strength

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230.00 N/mm²

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175 (What Is Grani..)

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6.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

6.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

6.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.3

6.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

6.1.12 Density

0-5.7 g/cm³

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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3.20 kJ/Kg K

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6.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

7 Reserves

7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents

7.1.1 Asia

Russia

7.1.2 Africa

Not Yet Found

7.1.3 Europe

Ukraine

7.1.4 Others

Not Yet Found

7.2 Deposits in Western Continents

7.2.1 North America

Canada, USA

7.2.2 South America

Brazil

7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent

7.3.1 Australia

Western Australia

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Learn more about Properties of Jaspillite

What is Jaspillite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Jaspillite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Jaspillite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Jaspillite is 230.00 N/mm². Streak of Jaspillite is white while its cleavage is imperfect. Luster of Jaspillite is earthy and its fracture is conchoidal. Jaspillite is translucent to opaque in nature. Know all about Jaspillite, What is Jaspillite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.

Know about Composition of Jaspillite

What is Jaspillite composed of? Get to know about composition of Jaspillite here. Jaspillite definition gives information about the Formation of Jaspillite and its composition.The composition of Jaspillite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Jaspillite rock includes Coesite, Quartz, Sand and The compound content of Jaspillite rock includes Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Jaspillite rock in next section.