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Formation of Latite



Formation
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Formation
Latite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Alkali feldspar, Biotite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene 0

Compound Content
CaO, Cl, MgO 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism 0

Weathering
Yes 0

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

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

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Latite Formation

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

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

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