Jaspillite

Whiteschist

Jaspillite and Whiteschist

Jaspillite

Whiteschist

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks

Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Western Australia, Minnesota

Tasmania

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper

From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split

1.4 Class

Sedimentary Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

2 Texture

2.1 Texture

Banded, Trellis

Foliated

2.2 Color

Red, Reddish Brown

Colourless, Green, Grey, White

2.3 Maintenance

Less

2.4 Durability

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

Banded and Foilated

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

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

3.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

3.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

3.4 Other Uses

3.4.1 Commercial Uses

Creating Artwork, Jewelry

Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry, Production of Lime

4 Types

4.1 Types

Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type

Not Available

4.2 Features

Is one of the oldest rock

High percentage of mica, Host Rock for Lead

4.3 Archaeological Significance

4.3.1 Monuments

Used

4.3.2 Famous Monuments

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

4.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

4.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

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.

Whiteschist is formed by dynamic metamorphism at high temperatures and pressures that aligns the grains of mica, hornblende and other elongated minerals into thin layers.

5.2 Composition

5.2.1 Mineral Content

Coesite, Quartz, Sand

Carbonate, Coesite, Quartz, Silica

5.2.2 Compound Content

Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide

CaO, Mg, MgO, Silicon Dioxide

5.3 Transformation

5.3.1 Metamorphism

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Not Applicable

5.3.3 Weathering

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

5.3.5 Erosion

✔ ✘

5.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion

6 Properties

6.1 Physical Properties

6.1.1 Hardness

31.5

1 7

6.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

6.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

6.1.4 Streak

White

6.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

6.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

6.1.7 Compressive Strength

230.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

6.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

6.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

6.1.10 Specific Gravity

5.0-5.32.86

0 8.4

6.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

6.1.12 Density

0-5.7 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

7 Reserves

7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents

7.1.1 Asia

Russia

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam

7.1.2 Africa

Not Yet Found

Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa

7.1.3 Europe

Ukraine

Austria, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

7.1.4 Others

Not Yet Found

7.2 Deposits in Western Continents

7.2.1 North America

Canada, USA

Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Panama, USA

7.2.2 South America

Brazil

Brazil, Colombia, Guyana

7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent

7.3.1 Australia

Western Australia

New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland

All about Jaspillite and Whiteschist Properties

Know all about Jaspillite and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Jaspillite is earthy while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.