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Formation of Cataclasite



Formation

Formation
Cataclasiste rocks mainly form by pressure deep under the Earth's surface, from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates.

Composition

Mineral Content
Albite, Apatite, Augite, Biotite, Calcite, Enstatite, Epidote, Feldspar, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Pyroxene, Quartz

Compound Content
Silicon Dioxide

Transformation

Metamorphism
No

Types of Metamorphism
-

Weathering
Yes

Types of Weathering
Mechanical Weathering

Erosion
Yes

Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion

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Cataclasite Formation

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

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

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