1 Formation
1.1 Formation
Essexite is a type of igneous rock, which is usually dark grey to black plutonic rock. For the formation of essexite, suitable magma with exact composition of K, Ba, Rb, Cs, Sr should be produced.
1.2 Composition
1.2.1 Mineral Content
Augite, Feldspar, Hornblende, Nepheline, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
1.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, Ba, Ca, Cs, Potassium, Rb, Sodium, Sr
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
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal 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
Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion