Formation of Hawaiite

Hawaiite

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1 Formation

1.1 Formation

Hawaiite is a fine-grained, hard rock that forms when bits of lava shoot out of volcanoes and reach the Earth's surface.

1.2 Composition

1.2.1 Mineral Content

Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene

1.2.2 Compound Content

Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide

1.3 Transformation

1.3.1 Metamorphism

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1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Impact Metamorphism

1.3.3 Weathering

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1.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering

1.3.5 Erosion

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1.3.6 Types of Erosion

Not Applicable

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Hawaiite Formation

Hawaiite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Hawaiite Uses and the Hawaiite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Hawaiite is explained below: