1 Formation
1.1 Formation
Limestone is a sedimentary rock which is mainly made up of calcium carbonate.
Gabbro, a mafic rock, forms due to cooling and crystallization of magma underneath Earth's surface.
1.2 Composition
1.2.1 Mineral Content
Calcite, Chert, Clay, Dolomite, Quartz, Sand, Silt
Augite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
1.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, MgO
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sulfur Trioxide
1.3 Transformation
1.3.1 Metamorphism
1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Impact Metamorphism
1.3.3 Weathering
1.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
1.3.5 Erosion
1.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Coastal Erosion