Jade Marble White

As a natural stone, Jade Marble White is a beautiful and durable option for countertops, floors, and walls. With a high resistance to heat and pressure, it is perfect for high-traffic areas in homes and businesses. Its unique marbling adds a touch of elegance to any space.

 

Feature	Details
Material	White Onyx Marble
Surface Finish	Polished,Honed
Common Slab sizes	1800(up) x 600(up)mm 1800(up) x 700(up)mm 2400(up) x 1200(up)mm 2800(up) x 1500(up)mm etc Thk: 15mm, 18mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, etc
Common Tile Sizes	305 x 305mm or 12" x 12" 400 x 400mm or 16" x 16" 457 x 457mm or 18" x 18" 600 x 600mm or 24" x 24" etc Thk: 10mm,12mm,15mm,18mm,20mm,2.5mm,30mm, etc
Countertops	Size; 96" x 26", 76"x36", 98"x26", 108" x 26" Thk: 3/4", 3/8", 1/2"
Vanity Tops	Size: 25"x22" , 31"x22", 37"x22" , 49"x22", 60" x22" Thk: 3/4", 3/8", 1/2"
Edge Style	Bull nose, ogee, bevel, eased, polish, etc

 

Discovery and Overview of the Jade Marble White Deposit

Introduction

Recently, jade-like stone resources were discovered in western China, marking the first super-large natural jade marble white deposit found in the region. The author had the privilege of inspecting the mine, which has now entered small-scale mining operations.

• Mining operations: Multiple mining points have been established, with semi-mechanized methods in use.
• Market reception: Initial tests of blocks, slab products, and handicrafts in the stone market have received positive feedback.
• Material quality: The stone is delicate, bright, and lustrous, producing exquisite handicrafts highly sought after for domestic carved stone applications.

1. Mine Profile

• Location: Situated in the Gobi Desert between Xinjiang and Gansu.
• Altitude: Ranges from 1,800m to 2,038m.
• Climate:
  • Summers: Hot, dry, and arid.
  • Winters: Cold, with frozen soil depth of 1.2–1.5m.
  • Groundwater depth: 3.5m.
• Accessibility:
  • Proximity to transportation:
    • National highways and railways are located about 20km away.
    • Simple road connections exist between mining points.
  • Primary mode of transport: Cars.

2. Overview of Geological Resources

• Mining area dimensions:
  • Length: 25+ km (east-west).
  • Width: ~4 km (north-south).

2.1 Stratigraphy

The exposed stratigraphy of the mountain belongs to the Mesoproterozoic Pingshantou Formation, composed of:

• Flesh-red microcrystalline marble
• Quartzite
• Siliceous strip marble
• Siliceous dolomite
• Limestone with chlorite and quartz schist

Northern Fault Strata:

• Contains the Upper Middle Silurian Gongpoquan Formation (First and Second Members).

First Member:

• Metamorphic sandstone
• Shale
• Tuff

Second Member:

• Metamorphic debris-crystalline tuff
• Andesite crystalline tuff
• Metamorphic tabular tuff
• Tuffaceous sandstone with interbedded gray striped limestone

Eastern end lithology:

• Andesite
• Andesite tuff mixed with limestone and shale

This geological composition highlights the diverse mineralogical properties of the jade marble white deposit, making it a valuable resource for decorative and artisanal applications.