Rhomb Porphyry

Talc carbonate

Rhomb Porphyry and Talc carbonate

Rhomb Porphyry

Talc carbonate

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts

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 Latin term that means purple

From medieval Latin, talcum

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Volcanic

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

2 Texture

2.1 Texture

Aphanitic to Porphyritic

Very Soft

2.2 Color

Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White

Colourless, Grey, White

2.3 Maintenance

Less

2.4 Durability

Durable

2.4.1 Water Resistant

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81% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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81% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.2 Scratch Resistant

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86% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.3 Stain Resistant

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66% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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42% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.4 Wind Resistant

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49% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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19% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.5 Acid Resistant

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48% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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15% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.5 Appearance

Rough

Soft

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

Garden Decoration

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Powder

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

Source of calcium

3.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium

3.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

3.4 Other Uses

3.4.1 Commercial Uses

An Oil and Gas Reservoir, As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Metallurgical Flux, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

Manufacturing of baby powder

4 Types

4.1 Types

Not Available

4.2 Features

Host Rock for Lead

Easily splits into thin plates, Generally rough to touch, 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

Used

4.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

4.3.5 Pictographs

Used

4.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

Not Used

4.3.7 Figurines

Used

4.4 Fossils

Absent

5 Formation

5.1 Formation

Rhomb-porphyry is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.

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

Alkali feldspar, Biotite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene

Carbonate, Chlorite, Magnesium

5.2.2 Compound Content

CaO, Cl, MgO

CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO

5.3 Transformation

5.3.1 Metamorphism

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97% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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50% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Impact Metamorphism

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

5.3.3 Weathering

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99% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

Not Applicable

5.3.5 Erosion

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92% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

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77% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion

Not Applicable

6 Properties

6.1 Physical Properties

6.1.1 Hardness

5-5.5

1-2

6.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

6.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Flat

6.1.4 Streak

White

6.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

6.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Pearly

6.1.7 Compressive Strength

What Is Flint

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310.00 N/mm²

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250.00 N/mm²

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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175 (What Is Grani..)

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6.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

6.1.9 Toughness

2.7

6.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

6.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

6.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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6.2.2 Resistance

Heat 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

Not Yet Found

Ethiopia, Ghana, Western Africa

7.1.3 Europe

Bulgaria

England

7.1.4 Others

Not Yet Found

7.2 Deposits in Western Continents

7.2.1 North America

USA

Canada, USA

7.2.2 South America

Not Yet Found

Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay

7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent

7.3.1 Australia

Not Yet Found

Central Australia, South Australia, Western Australia

All about Rhomb Porphyry and Talc carbonate Properties

Know all about Rhomb Porphyry and Talc carbonate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhomb Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Rhomb Porphyry is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Talc carbonate is Very Soft. Rhomb Porphyry appears Rough and Talc carbonate appears Soft. The luster of Rhomb Porphyry is subvitreous to dull while that of Talc carbonate is pearly. Rhomb Porphyry and Talc carbonate are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Rhomb Porphyry are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder.