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Jaspillite and Dolomite

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
Southern Alps, France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Dolomieu
1.3 Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary 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
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Banded, Trellis
Earthy
2.2 Color
Red, Reddish Brown
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White
2.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
59% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
59% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
62% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
62% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
43% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
43% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
38% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
38% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
22% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
22% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.5 Appearance
Banded and Glassy
Glassy or Pearly
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Not Yet Used
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
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, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Serves as an Oil and Gas Reservoir rock
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Jewelry
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Gemstone, Metallurgical Flux, Production of Lime, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO)
4 Types
4.1 Types
Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type
Boninite and Jasperoid
4.2 Features
Is one of the oldest rock
Host Rock for Lead, Traps for subsurface fluids like Oil and Natural Gas., Zinc and Copper Deposits
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
Not Yet Used
Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
4.4 Fossils
Present
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.
Dolomite rocks are originally deposited as calcite or aragonite rich limestone, but during diagenesis process, the calcite or aragonite is transformed into dolomite.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
Clay Minerals, Pyrite, Quartz, Sulfides
5.2.2 Compound Content
Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
NaCl, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
19% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
19% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism
5.3.3 Weathering
78% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
78% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Not Applicable
5.3.5 Erosion
86% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
86% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Not Applicable
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
3
3.5-4
6.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
6.1.4 Streak
White
White
6.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Vitreous and Pearly
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
What Is Flint
230.00 N/mm2
Rank: 6 (Overall)
140.00 N/mm2
Rank: 15 (Overall)
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6.1.8 Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
6.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
1
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
2.8-3
6.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
6.1.12 Density
0-5.7 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
What Is Banded ..
3.20 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 1 (Overall)
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 10 (Overall)
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6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
Russia
China, India
7.1.2 Africa
Not Yet Found
Morocco, Namibia
7.1.3 Europe
Ukraine
Austria, Italy, Romania, Spain, Switzerland
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Mexico, USA
7.2.2 South America
Brazil
Brazil, Colombia
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
Western Australia
New South Wales, Queensland, Yorke Peninsula

All about Jaspillite and Dolomite Properties

Know all about Jaspillite and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jaspillite and Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Jaspillite is earthy while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry and that of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).