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Formation of Adakite and Banded iron formation

1 Formation
1.1 Formation
Adakite rocks are formed when the hydrous fluids are released from minerals that break down in metamorphosed basalt, and rise into the mantle they initiate partial melting.
The banded iron layers are formed in sea water when oxygen is released by photosynthetic cyano-bacteria. The oxygen then combines with dissolved iron in ocean to form insoluble iron oxides, which precipitated out, forming a thin layer of banded iron formation on ocean floor.
1.2 Composition
1.2.1 Mineral Content
Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
Hematite, Magnetite, Quartz
1.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, MgO, Silicon Dioxide
Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
1.3 Transformation
1.3.1 Metamorphism
1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Not Applicable
1.3.3 Weathering
1.3.4 Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
1.3.5 Erosion
1.3.6 Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion

Adakite and Banded iron formation Formation

Formation of rocks is a long process and hence, Adakite and Banded iron formation formation sounds very interesting. According to the formation, all rocks are divided into :Igneous Rocks, Fossil Rocks and Metamorphic Rocks. Igneous rocks form by crystallization of magma or lava. The magma is made up of various components of pre-existing rocks which have been subjected to melting either at subduction zones or within the Earth's mantle. Igneous rocks are generally seen at mid ocean ridges or in intra-plate hotspots. Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments accumulate gradually. As the sediments are buried they get compacted as more and more material is deposited on top. Eventually the sediments become so dense that they form a rock. Metamorphic rocks are rocks which once existed as igneous or sedimentary rocks but have been subjected to varying degrees of pressure and heat within the Earth's crust. Get to know all about formation of Adakite and Banded iron formation, composition of Adakite and Banded iron formation and their transformation.