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Formation of Dunite



Formation
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Formation
Dunite is a plutonic ultramafic igneous rock consisting almost m olivine. It can be formed in two ways. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Amphibole, Chromite, Garnet, Magnesium, Olivine, Phlogopite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene 0

Compound Content
Ca, CaO, Fe, Potassium, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium, Titanium Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism 0

Weathering
Yes 0

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

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion 0

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Dunite Formation

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

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

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