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Whiteschist and Jadeitite

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Tasmania
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Foliated
Earthy
2.2 Color
Colourless, Green, Grey, White
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
2.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
81% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
81% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
42% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
42% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
19% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
19% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
15% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
15% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
2.5 Appearance
Banded and Foilated
Rough and Dull
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
for Road Aggregate
As Dimension Stone, Cutting Tool, Knives
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry, Production of Lime
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Jewelry
4 Types
4.1 Types
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Features
High percentage of mica, Host Rock for Lead
Host Rock for Lead
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Used
Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Used
Used
4.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Whiteschist is formed by dynamic metamorphism at high temperatures and pressures that aligns the grains of mica, hornblende and other elongated minerals into thin layers.
Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Jadeitite is formed from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Carbonate, Coesite, Quartz, Silica
Carbonate, Magnetite, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine, Sulfides
5.2.2 Compound Content
CaO, Mg, MgO, Silicon Dioxide
Ca, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, KCl, MgO, Sulfur Dioxide, Sulphur
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
50% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
50% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
5.3.3 Weathering
65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Not Applicable
5.3.5 Erosion
77% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
77% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
1.5
3-5
6.1.2 Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained
Very fine-grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
6.1.4 Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
6.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
What Is Flint
200.00 N/mm2
Rank: 10 (Overall)
310.00 N/mm2
Rank: 2 (Overall)
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6.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
6.1.9 Toughness
1
7
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.86
2.79-3
6.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
What Is Banded ..
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.95 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 9 (Overall)
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6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea
7.1.2 Africa
Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa
Ethiopia, Western Africa
7.1.3 Europe
Austria, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
England, Georgia, Switzerland, United Kingdom
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Panama, USA
Canada
7.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana
Colombia
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland
Central Australia, New South Wales, New Zealand, Western Australia

All about Whiteschist and Jadeitite Properties

Know all about Whiteschist and Jadeitite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Whiteschist and Jadeitite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Whiteschist is Foliated whereas that of Jadeitite is Earthy. Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated and Jadeitite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull while that of Jadeitite is waxy and dull. Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Jadeitite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime and that of Jadeitite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, jewelry.

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