1 Formation
1.1 Formation
Diatomite rock formed from the skeletal remains of single celled plants called diatoms. When diatoms die, their skeletal remains sink to the bottom of lakes and oceans etc. hence forming diatomite deposit.
Anorthosite is a phaneritic, intrusive igneous rock which is characterized by a predominance of plagioclase feldspar which is almost 90–100%, and a minimal mafic component.
1.2 Composition
1.2.1 Mineral Content
Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Quartz, Sand
Amphibole, Clinopyroxene, Ilmenite, Magnetite, Olivine, Orthopyroxene
1.2.2 Compound Content
Ca, NaCl, CaO
Ca, CaO, Chromium(III) Oxide, MgO, Sulfur Trioxide
1.3 Transformation
1.3.1 Metamorphism
1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism
1.3.3 Weathering
1.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering
1.3.5 Erosion
1.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Wind Erosion