Definition
Talc carbonate is nothing but a rock sequence or a mineral composition found in metamorphic ultramafic rocks.
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
Origin
China, USA, Middle east
Unknown
Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From medieval Latin, talcum
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Color
Colourless, Grey, White
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
Durability
Durable
Durable
Appearance
Soft
Rough and Dull
Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
Exterior Uses
Garden Decoration
Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
Other Architectural Uses
Powder
Curbing
Construction Industry
Source of calcium
As Dimension Stone, Cutting Tool, Knives
Medical Industry
Taken as a Supplement for Calcium or Magnesium
Not Yet Used
Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture
Commercial Uses
Manufacturing of baby powder
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Jewelry
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Features
Easily splits into thin plates, Generally rough to touch, Host Rock for Lead
Host Rock for Lead
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
Petroglyphs
Not Used
Used
Formation
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.
Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Jadeitite is formed from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates.
Mineral Content
Carbonate, Chlorite, Magnesium
Carbonate, Magnetite, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine, Sulfides
Compound Content
CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO
Ca, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, KCl, MgO, Sulfur Dioxide, Sulphur
Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Types of Weathering
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Types of Erosion
Not Applicable
Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Pearly
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.79-3
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant
Deposits in Eastern Continents
Asia
Not Yet Found
India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea
Africa
Ethiopia, Ghana, Western Africa
Ethiopia, Western Africa
Europe
England
England, Georgia, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
Deposits in Western Continents
North America
Canada, USA
Canada
South America
Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay
Colombia
Deposits in Oceania Continent
Australia
Central Australia, South Australia, Western Australia
Central Australia, New South Wales, New Zealand, Western Australia
All about Talc carbonate and Jadeitite Properties
Know all about Talc carbonate and Jadeitite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Talc carbonate and Jadeitite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Jadeitite is Earthy. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Jadeitite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Jadeitite is waxy and dull. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Jadeitite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder and that of Jadeitite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, jewelry.