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Formation of Hawaiite

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1 Formation

1.1 Formation

Hawaiite is a fine-grained, hard rock that forms when bits of lava shoot out of volcanoes and reach the Earth's surface.

1.2 Composition

1.2.1 Mineral Content

Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene

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

97% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Impact Metamorphism

1.3.3 Weathering

99% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering

1.3.5 Erosion

92% - Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.6 Types of Erosion

Not Applicable

Hawaiite Formation

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

  • Hawaiite is a fine-grained, hard rock that forms when bits of lava shoot out of volcanoes and reach the Earth's surface.

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