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Jaspillite and Hornfels

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From German which means hornstone
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Banded, Trellis
Granular, Platy
2.2 Color
Red, Reddish Brown
Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown
2.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
2.5 Appearance
Banded and Glassy
Dull
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
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
for Road Aggregate, Roadstone
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments
Artifacts, Monuments
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Jewelry
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork
4 Types
4.1 Types
Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type
Biotite hornfels
4.2 Features
Is one of the oldest rock
Smooth to touch
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
Not Yet Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
4.4 Fossils
Present
Absent
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.
Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Hornfels 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
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
Andalusite
5.2.2 Compound Content
Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
Fe, Mg
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
5.3.3 Weathering
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Biological Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
32-3
Coal
1 7
6.1.2 Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
6.1.4 Streak
White
Unknown
6.1.5 Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Earthy
Shiny
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
230.00 N/mm25.80 N/mm2
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
6.1.8 Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
6.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
Not Yet Found
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
5.0-5.33.4-3.9
Granite
0 8.4
6.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
0-5.7 g/cm30.25-0.30 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
3.20 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
Russia
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, North Korea, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand
7.1.2 Africa
Not Yet Found
Cameroon, East Africa, Tanzania, Western Africa
7.1.3 Europe
Ukraine
United Kingdom
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Canada, USA
7.2.2 South America
Brazil
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
Western Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland, Western Australia

All about Jaspillite and Hornfels Properties

Know all about Jaspillite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Jaspillite is earthy while that of Hornfels is shiny. Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry and that of Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.