Design and Fabrication of Thermal

Massager using Marble Stone

(Calcite or Dolomite)
Introduction
It is a type of thermal accu-pressure
therapy that has it's roots in Korea. This
therapy uses heat and pressure with the
help of Jade stones to heal the 15 points of
the body. This is completely out of
Allopathic medicine.
Stimulation of acupuncture points in body
through machine
Jade
Jade is an ornamental rock, mostly
known for its green varieties, which
feature prominently in ancient Asian
art. The term jade is applied to two
different metamorphic rock that are
composed of different silicate
materials.
 Nephrite: consists of a
microcrystalline interlocking fibrous
matrix of the calcium, magnesium-
iron, The higher the iron content, the
greener the colour.
 Jadeite is a sodium- and aluminium-
rich pyroxene. The precious form of
jadeite jade is a microcrystalline
interlocking growth of jadeite
crystals.
Jade Stone
Known to the Chinese as the “Stone of Heaven”,
jade has always been a prized gemstone in many
parts of the world. In Chinese culture, Jade has
been known to relax the nervous system, and aid
in the removal of toxins. Jade has also been
known as a health, wealth, longevity and
prosperity stone. It has been used by the African
Egyptians and Mayans as a massage and
meditation tool for over 5000 years.
Structure & Composition of Jade
NaAlSi₂O₆
Hardness of Canada jade is 6.5
to 7.0,
Specific density is 2.9 - 3.2,
Reflection index is about 1.62，
Breaking strength is 2.1 x 109.
Marble Stone
Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of
recrystallized carbonate minerals, most
commonly Calcite or Dolomite.
 Calcite is a carbonate mineraland the most
stable ploymorph of calcium
carbonate(CaCo3). The mineral hardness,
based on scratch hardness comparison,
defines value 3 as "calcite".
 Dolomite is an anhydrous carbonate mineral
composed of calcium magnesium carbonate,
ideally CaMg(CO3)2. The term is also used
for a sedimentary carbonate rock composed
mostly of the mineral dolomite. An alternative
name sometimes used for the dolomitic rock
type is Dolostone.
Structure & Composition of Calcite
& Dolomite
Marble is in general terms metamorphosed
limestone, mostly composed of recrystallised
carbonate minerals. So the bulk of marble is
just CaCO3.
Chemical Formula of Calcite is CaCO3
Specific gravity of calcite is 2.71
Chemical Formula of Dolomite is
CaMg(CO3)2
Specific gravity of dolomite is 2.84 -2 .86
Objective
Making korean thermal massager cheap by
using marble (calcite or dolomite) instead of
jadeite.
Study the composition, structure and
properties of marble and jade stone.
 Gantt Chart
Task Duration Start End Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Date Date
Literature review 09d 20-09-17 30-09-17

Design and analysis 19d 01-10-17 20-10-17

Calculations 31d 21-10-17 21-11-17

Fabrication 70d 22-11-17 10-02-18

Testing 20d 11-02-18 22-02-18

Report Writing 38d 23-02-18 31-03-18

Estimated Cost
15000 - 25000
Facilities & Utilization
Stimulation of acupuncture points through
massage via heat, Relaxation of skeletal
muscle, reduction of anxiety, activation of
the autonomic nervous system.
No need of Medications.
Low cost by using marble stone instead of
jadeite.
Citation
 https://www.accessengineeringlibrary.com/browse/engineerin
g-thermodynamics-of-thermal-radiation-for-solar-power-
utilization
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcite
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolomite
 http://www.chinacsr.com/en/2007/03/13/1122-ceragem-
massagers-reportedly-causing-adverse-reactions/
 http://www.polarjade.ca/canadajade.html
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble
 http://www.lasyahealing.com/massage/what-is-jade-stone-
massage/