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Formation of Adakite



Formation
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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. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, MgO, Silicon Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

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

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion 0

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Adakite Formation

Adakite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Adakite Uses and the Adakite 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 Adakite is explained below:

Along with Adakite Formation, also learn about Adakite composition and transformation in the next section.

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