Formation of Basalt

Basalt

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Formation

Basalt forms when lava reaches the Earth's surface near an active volcano. The temperature of lava is between 1100 to 1250° C when it gets to the surface.

Composition

Mineral Content

Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene

Compound Content

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

Transformation

Metamorphism

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97% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

Types of Metamorphism

Contact Metamorphism

Weathering

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99% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering

Erosion

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92% - Igneous Rocks Rocks

Types of Erosion

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Basalt Formation

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

Basalt forms when lava reaches the Earth's surface near an active volcano. The temperature of lava is between 1100 to 1250° C when it gets to the surface.

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