Formation of Mudstone
Mudstone forms when very fine-grained clay particles are deposited in water which settle at the bottom of water bodies. They are buried and compacted by overlying sediment hence forming mudstone.
Biotite, Chlorite, Feldspar, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyrite, Quartz
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion
Mudstone Formation
Mudstone formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Mudstone Uses and the Mudstone 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 Mudstone is explained below:
- Mudstone forms when very fine-grained clay particles are deposited in water which settle at the bottom of water bodies. They are buried and compacted by overlying sediment hence forming mudstone.
Along with Mudstone Formation, also learn about Mudstone composition and transformation in the next section.