What is Jadeitite?

Jadeitite

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Unknown

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From pyroxene mineral jadeite

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 !

2.4.2 Scratch Resistant

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65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.3 Stain Resistant

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42% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.4 Wind Resistant

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19% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.5 Acid Resistant

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15% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

2.5 Appearance

Rough and Dull

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

3.2 Industry

3.2.1 Construction Industry

As Dimension Stone, Cutting Tool, Knives

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, Jewelry

4 Types

4.1 Types

Not Available

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. Jadeitite 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 !

5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism

5.3.3 Weathering

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65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.4 Types of Weathering

Not Applicable

5.3.5 Erosion

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77% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.6 Types of Erosion

Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

6 Properties

6.1 Physical Properties

6.1.1 Hardness

3-5

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

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310.00 N/mm²

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6.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

6.1.9 Toughness

6.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-3

6.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

6.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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0.95 kJ/Kg K

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6.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Water 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

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Learn more about Properties of Jadeitite

What is Jadeitite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Jadeitite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Jadeitite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Jadeitite is 310.00 N/mm². Streak of Jadeitite is white, greenish white or grey while its cleavage is irregular. Luster of Jadeitite is waxy and dull and its fracture is uneven. Jadeitite is opaque in nature. Know all about Jadeitite, What is Jadeitite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.

Know about Composition of Jadeitite

What is Jadeitite composed of? Get to know about composition of Jadeitite here. Jadeitite definition gives information about the Formation of Jadeitite and its composition.The composition of Jadeitite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Jadeitite rock includes Carbonate, Magnetite, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine, Sulfides and The compound content of Jadeitite rock includes Ca, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, KCl, MgO, Sulfur Dioxide, Sulphur. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Jadeitite rock in next section.