Definition
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
Origin
Western Australia, Minnesota
European Foreland Basins
Discoverer
Unknown
Arnold H. Bouma
Etymology
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Texture
Banded, Trellis
Mud-rich, Sandy
Color
Red, Reddish Brown
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink
Durability
Durable
Durable
Appearance
Banded and Glassy
Dull and Banded
Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
Exterior Uses
As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration
Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
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 Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement
Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Jewelry
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
Types
Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type
Not Available
Features
Is one of the oldest rock
High silica content, Host Rock for Lead
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
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.
Turbidite is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. These particles then settle down and are subjected to high temperature and pressures hence forming Turbidite.
Mineral Content
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
Compound Content
Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO
Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Disjunctive
Toughness
Not Available
2.4
Specific Gravity
5.0-5.3
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-5.7 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Deposits in Eastern Continents
Asia
Russia
Not Yet Found
Africa
Not Yet Found
Western Africa
Europe
Ukraine
Austria, Belarus, Romania, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
Deposits in Western Continents
North America
Canada, USA
Canada, USA
South America
Brazil
Brazil, Colombia
Deposits in Oceania Continent
Australia
Western Australia
New Zealand, Western Australia
All about Jaspillite and Turbidite Properties
Know all about Jaspillite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jaspillite and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Jaspillite is earthy while that of Turbidite is metallic. Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.