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Formation of Hawaiite



Formation
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Formation
Hawaiite is a fine-grained, hard rock that forms when bits of lava shoot out of volcanoes and reach the Earth's surface. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Impact Metamorphism 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering 0

Erosion
No 0

Types of Erosion
Not Applicable 0

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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:

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

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