1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From English word serpentinization.
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Earthy
2.2 Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
2.3 Maintenance
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
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81% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
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65% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.3 Stain Resistant
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42% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.4 Wind Resistant
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19% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.4.5 Acid Resistant
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15% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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2.5 Appearance
Rough and Dull
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork
4 Types
4.1 Types
Jadeitite
4.2 Features
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
4.3.7 Figurines
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. Serpentinite 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
Carbonate, Magnetite, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine, Sulfides
5.2.2 Compound Content
Ca, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, KCl, MgO, Sulfur Dioxide, Sulphur
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
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50% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
5.3.3 Weathering
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65% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Not Applicable
5.3.5 Erosion
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77% - Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
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5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
6.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Uneven
6.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
6.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Waxy and Dull
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
Rank: 2 (Overall) ▶
0.15
450
6.1.8 Cleavage
Irregular
6.1.9 Toughness
7
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
6.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
0.14
3.2
6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea
7.1.2 Africa
Ethiopia, Western Africa
7.1.3 Europe
England, Georgia, Switzerland, United Kingdom
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada
7.2.2 South America
Colombia
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
Central Australia, New South Wales, New Zealand, Western Australia