1 Formation
1.1 Formation
Charnockite is an intrusive igneous rock which is very hard and is formed due to weathering of existing rocks.
1.2 Composition
1.2.1 Mineral Content
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz
1.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
1.3 Transformation
1.3.1 Metamorphism
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97% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
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1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Contact Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism
1.3.3 Weathering
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99% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
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1.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
1.3.5 Erosion
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92% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
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1.3.6 Types of Erosion
Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion