Metapelite

Talc carbonate

Metapelite and Talc carbonate

Metapelite

Talc carbonate

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone

Talc carbonate is nothing but a rock sequence or a mineral composition found in metamorphic ultramafic rocks.

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Unknown

China, USA, Middle east

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From Pelos or clay in Greek

From medieval Latin, talcum

1.4 Class

Metamorphic Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

2 Texture

2.1 Texture

Foliated

Very Soft

2.2 Color

Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Light Green, Light Greenish Grey

Colourless, 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

Soft

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone

Garden Decoration

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Powder

3.2 Industry

3.2.1 Construction Industry

Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate

Source of calcium

3.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium

3.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

3.4 Other Uses

3.4.1 Commercial Uses

Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork

Manufacturing of baby powder

4 Types

4.1 Types

Not Available

4.2 Features

Easily splits into thin plates, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock

Easily splits into thin plates, Generally rough to touch, Host Rock for Lead

4.3 Archaeological Significance

4.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

Used

4.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

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

Not Used

4.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

Used

4.4 Fossils

Absent

5 Formation

5.1 Formation

Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Metapelite is formed from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates.

Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Talc Carbonate 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

Albite, Chlorite, Quartz

Carbonate, Chlorite, Magnesium

5.2.2 Compound Content

Aluminium Oxide, CaO, MgO

CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO

5.3 Transformation

5.3.1 Metamorphism

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Not Applicable

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism

5.3.3 Weathering

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

Not Applicable

5.3.5 Erosion

✔ ✘

5.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

Not Applicable

6 Properties

6.1 Physical Properties

6.1.1 Hardness

5-61-2

1 7

6.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

6.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Flat

6.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

6.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

6.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Pearly

6.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA250.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

6.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

6.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

6.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.86

0 8.4

6.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

6.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

7 Reserves

7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents

7.1.1 Asia

Not Yet Found

7.1.2 Africa

Western Africa

Ethiopia, Ghana, Western Africa

7.1.3 Europe

United Kingdom

England

7.1.4 Others

Not Yet Found

7.2 Deposits in Western Continents

7.2.1 North America

Not Available

Canada, USA

7.2.2 South America

Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador

Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay

7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent

7.3.1 Australia

Central Australia, Western Australia

Central Australia, South Australia, Western Australia

All about Metapelite and Talc carbonate Properties

Know all about Metapelite and Talc carbonate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite and Talc carbonate belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Talc carbonate is Very Soft. Metapelite appears Banded and Talc carbonate appears Soft. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Talc carbonate is pearly. Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors whereas Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder.