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Jadeitite and Obsidian


Obsidian and Jadeitite


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains  
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth  

History
  
  

Origin
-  
Ethiopia  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Obsius  

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite  
From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
-  
Volcanic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Opaque Rock  

Texture

Texture
Earthy  
Glassy  

Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, White  
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Tan, Yellow  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
No  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
No  
No  

Wind Resistant
No  
No  

Acid Resistant
No  
No  

Appearance
Rough and Dull  
Shiny  

Uses

Architecture
  
  

Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration  
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration  

Exterior Uses
Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone  
Garden Decoration  

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing  
-  

Industry
  
  

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cutting Tool, Knives  
Arrowheads, Cutting Tool, Knives, Scrapers, Spear Points  

Medical Industry
-  
Surgery  

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture  
Artifacts, Jewellery  

Other Uses
  
  

Commercial Uses
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Jewelry  
Creating Artwork, Mirror, Used in aquariums  

Types

Types
Metamorphic rock  
Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian  

Features
Host Rock for Lead  
Blocks negativity, Helps to protect against depression  

Archaeological Significance
  
  

Monuments
-  
-  

Famous Monuments
-  
-  

Sculpture
-  
-  

Famous Sculptures
-  
-  

Pictographs
-  
-  

Petroglyphs
-  
-  

Figurines
-  
-  

Fossils
Absent  
Absent  

Formation

Formation
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.  
When the lava is released from volcano, it undergoes a very rapid cooling which freezes the mechanisms of crystallization. The result is a volcanic glass with a uniform smooth texture.  

Composition
  
  

Mineral Content
Carbonate, Magnetite, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine, Sulfides  
-  

Compound Content
Ca, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, KCl, MgO, Sulfur Dioxide, Sulphur  
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide  

Transformation
  
  

Metamorphism
Yes  
Yes  

Types of Metamorphism
Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism  
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism  

Weathering
No  
Yes  

Types of Weathering
-  
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering  

Erosion
Yes  
Yes  

Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion  
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion  

Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-5  
5-5.5  

Grain Size
Very fine-grained  
-  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey  
White  

Porosity
Less Porous  
Very Less Porous  

Luster
Waxy and Dull  
Vitreous  

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2  
2
0.15 N/mm2  
99+

Cleavage
-  
-  

Toughness
7  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-3  
2.6-2.7  

Transparency
Opaque  
Translucent  

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3  
2.6 g/cm3  

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K  
9
0.92 kJ/Kg K  
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant  

Reserves

Deposits in Eastern Continents
  
  

Asia
India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea  
Afghanistan, Indonesia, Japan, Russia  

Africa
Ethiopia, Western Africa  
Kenya  

Europe
England, Georgia, Switzerland, United Kingdom  
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Turkey  

Others
-  
-  

Deposits in Western Continents
  
  

North America
Canada  
Canada, Mexico, USA  

South America
Colombia  
Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru  

Deposits in Oceania Continent
  
  

Australia
Central Australia, New South Wales, New Zealand, Western Australia  
New Zealand  

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All about Jadeitite and Obsidian Properties

Know all about Jadeitite and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Jadeitite is Earthy whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Jadeitite appears Rough and Dull and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Jadeitite is waxy and dull while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Jadeitite is available in black, brown, green, grey, white colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Jadeitite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, jewelry and that of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.

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