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Formation of Coquina



Formation
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Formation
Coquina is a sedimentary rock which is formed when billions of small clam-like seashell, called Coquina, or cockleshell are die and hence are deposited, buried and turns into a rock when pressure is applied. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Apatite, Augite, Bronzite, Calcite, Chert, Chlorite, Clay Minerals, Epidote, Feldspar, Garnet, Micas, Muscovite or Illite 0

Compound Content
CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Iron(III) Oxide, MgO 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
No 0

Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable 0

Weathering
Yes 0

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

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

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Coquina Formation

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

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

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