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Formation of Amphibolite



Formation
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Formation
Amphibolite is a coarse-grained metamorphic rock which forms by metamorphism of mafic igneous rocks like basalt and gabbro or from the metamorphism of clay-rich sedimentary rocks like marl or graywacke. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Amphibole, Andalusite, Biotite, Calcite, Epidote, Garnet, Hornblade, Kyanite, Magnetite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Staurolite, Wollastonite 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
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Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

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Amphibolite Formation

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

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

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