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Jadeitite Rock



Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains

History

Origin
-

Discoverer
Unknown

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite

Class
Metamorphic Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Family

Group
-

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Texture

Texture
Earthy

Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, White

Maintenance
Less

Durability
Durable

Water Resistant
Yes

Scratch Resistant
No

Stain Resistant
No

Wind Resistant
No

Acid Resistant
No

Appearance
Rough and Dull

Uses

Architecture

Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Exterior Uses
Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing

Industry

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cutting Tool, Knives

Medical Industry
-

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture

Other Uses

Commercial Uses
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Jewelry

Types

Types
Metamorphic rock

Features
Host Rock for Lead

Archaeological Significance

Monuments
-

Famous Monuments
-

Sculpture
-

Famous Sculptures
-

Pictographs
-

Petroglyphs
-

Figurines
-

Fossils
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.

Composition

Mineral Content
Carbonate, Magnetite, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine, Sulfides

Compound Content
Ca, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, KCl, MgO, Sulfur Dioxide, Sulphur

Transformation

Metamorphism
Yes

Types of Metamorphism
Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism

Weathering
No

Types of Weathering
-

Erosion
Yes

Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness
3-5

Grain Size
Very fine-grained

Fracture
Uneven

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity
Less Porous

Luster
Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2 2

Cleavage
-

Toughness
7

Specific Gravity
2.79-3

Transparency
Opaque

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K 9

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Reserves

Deposits in Eastern Continents

Asia
India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea

Africa
Ethiopia, Western Africa

Europe
England, Georgia, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Others
-

Deposits in Western Continents

North America
Canada

South America
Colombia

Deposits in Oceania Continent

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

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Information about Jadeitite

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Jadeitite Uses. We have provided you with all information about Jadeitite rock here. Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Jadeitite is available in black, brown, green, grey, white colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Jadeitite is white, greenish white or grey. Get to know more about Jadeitite rock and characteristics of Jadeitite rock in the next sections.

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