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What is Jadeitite?



Definition
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Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains 0

History
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Origin
Unknown 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite 0

Class
Metamorphic Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

Family
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Group
Not Applicable 0

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

Texture
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Texture
Earthy 0

Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White 0

Maintenance
Less 0

Durability
Durable 0

Water Resistant
Yes 0

Scratch Resistant
No 0

Stain Resistant
No 0

Wind Resistant
No 0

Acid Resistant
No 0

Appearance
Rough and Dull 0

Uses
0

Architecture
0

Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration 0

Exterior Uses
Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone 0

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing 0

Industry
0

Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Cutting Tool, Knives 0

Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture 0

Other Uses
0

Commercial Uses
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Jewelry 0

Types
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Types
Not Available 0

Features
Host Rock for Lead 0

Archaeological Significance
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Monuments
Used 0

Famous Monuments
Data Not Available 0

Sculpture
Used 0

Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available 0

Pictographs
Used 0

Petroglyphs
Used 0

Figurines
Used 0

Fossils
Absent 0

Formation
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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. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Carbonate, Magnetite, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine, Sulfides 0

Compound Content
Ca, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, KCl, MgO, Sulfur Dioxide, Sulphur 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism 0

Weathering
No 0

Types of Weathering
Not Applicable 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
3-5 0

Grain Size
Very fine-grained 0

Fracture
Uneven 0

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey 0

Porosity
Less Porous 0

Luster
Waxy and Dull 0

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2 2

Cleavage
Irregular 0

Toughness
7 0

Specific Gravity
2.79-3 0

Transparency
Opaque 0

Density
2.5-3 g/cm3 0

Thermal Properties
0

Specific Heat Capacity
0.95 kJ/Kg K 9

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Water Resistant 0

Reserves
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Deposits in Eastern Continents
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Asia
India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea 0

Africa
Ethiopia, Western Africa 0

Europe
England, Georgia, Switzerland, United Kingdom 0

Others
Not Yet Found 0

Deposits in Western Continents
0

North America
Canada 0

South America
Colombia 0

Deposits in Oceania Continent
0

Australia
Central Australia, New South Wales, New Zealand, Western Australia 0

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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.

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