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Formation of Andesite



Formation
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Formation
Andesite is a fine-grained igneous rock that forms when the magma is erupted onto the surface and is crystallized quickly. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Amphibole, Apatite, Biotite, Feldspar, Garnet, Hornblade, Ilmenite, Magnetite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Zircon 0

Compound Content
Silicon Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

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

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion 0

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Andesite Formation

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

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

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