1 Formation
1.1 Formation
Claystone is generally quite soft, but can be hard and brittle. It forms due to weathering of mudstone.
Marble is a metamorphic rock produced from limestone in the earth crust. It is formed by the metamorphism of limestone.
1.2 Composition
1.2.1 Mineral Content
Biotite, Chlorite, Feldspar, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyrite, Quartz
Garnet, Graphite, Olivine, Pyrite, Quartz
1.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, Ca, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, MgO, Silicon Dioxide
CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, MgO, Silicon Dioxide
1.3 Transformation
1.3.1 Metamorphism
1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Impact Metamorphism
1.3.3 Weathering
1.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
1.3.5 Erosion
1.3.6 Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion