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Formation of Mugearite and Evaporite


Formation of Evaporite and Mugearite


Formation

Formation
Mugearite forms when lava reaches the Earth's surface near an active volcano. The temperature of lava is between 1100 to 1250° C when it gets to the surface.   
Evaporite is water-soluble mineral sediment which forms from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution.   

Composition
  
  

Mineral Content
Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene   
Calcite, Cancrinite, Gypsum, Kyanite, Magnetite   

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide   
CaMg(CO3)2, CaO, Calcium Sulfate, KCl, MgO, NaCl   

Transformation
  
  

Metamorphism
Yes   
Yes   

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism   
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism   

Weathering
Yes   
No   

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering   
Not Applicable   

Erosion
No   
No   

Types of Erosion
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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Mugearite and Evaporite Formation

Formation of rocks is a long process and hence, Mugearite and Evaporite formation sounds very interesting. According to the formation, all rocks are divided into :Igneous Rocks, Fossil Rocks and Metamorphic Rocks. Igneous rocks form by crystallization of magma or lava. The magma is made up of various components of pre-existing rocks which have been subjected to melting either at subduction zones or within the Earth's mantle. Igneous rocks are generally seen at mid ocean ridges or in intra-plate hotspots. Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments accumulate gradually. As the sediments are buried they get compacted as more and more material is deposited on top. Eventually the sediments become so dense that they form a rock. Metamorphic rocks are rocks which once existed as igneous or sedimentary rocks but have been subjected to varying degrees of pressure and heat within the Earth's crust. Get to know all about formation of Mugearite and Evaporite, composition of Mugearite and Evaporite and their transformation.

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