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Charnockite
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Formation of Charnockite

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Formation

Formation

Charnockite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard and is formed due to weathering of existing rocks.

Composition

Mineral Content

Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz

Compound Content

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

Transformation

Metamorphism

97% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

Types of Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism

Weathering

99% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering

Erosion

92% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

Charnockite Formation

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

  • Charnockite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard and is formed due to weathering of existing rocks.

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