1 Formation
1.1 Formation
Litchfieldite 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.
1.2 Composition
1.2.1 Mineral Content
Albite, Amphibole, Biotite, Cancrinite, Feldspar, Hornblende, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Sodalite
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
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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, 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, Mechanical 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, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion