Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks
Origin
European Foreland Basins
Western Australia, Minnesota
Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma
Unknown
Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Texture
Mud-rich, Sandy
Banded, Trellis
Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink
Red, Reddish Brown
Durability
Durable
Durable
Appearance
Dull and Banded
Banded and Glassy
Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration
As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement
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
Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments
Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
Creating Artwork, Jewelry
Types
Not Available
Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type
Features
High silica content, Host Rock for Lead
Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
Sculpture
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
Figurines
Used
Not Yet Used
Formation
Turbidite is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. These particles then settle down and are subjected to high temperature and pressures hence forming Turbidite.
Jaspillite is a type of sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction and sedimentation of pieces of broken or weathered rocks and minerals.
Mineral Content
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
Compound Content
CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO
Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Disjunctive
Imperfect
Toughness
2.4
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.46-2.73
5.0-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
0-5.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Deposits in Eastern Continents
Asia
Not Yet Found
Russia
Africa
Western Africa
Not Yet Found
Europe
Austria, Belarus, Romania, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Ukraine
Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
Deposits in Western Continents
North America
Canada, USA
Canada, USA
South America
Brazil, Colombia
Brazil
Deposits in Oceania Continent
Australia
New Zealand, Western Australia
Western Australia
All about Turbidite and Jaspillite Properties
Know all about Turbidite and Jaspillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite and Jaspillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Jaspillite is earthy. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry.