Formation of Phyllite

Phyllite

Formation

Phyllite is a metamorphic rock which is formed by regional metamorphism of argillaceous sediments since their cleavage arose due to deviatoric stress. 0

Composition

Mineral Content

Albite, Alusite, Amphibole, Apatite, Biotite, Chlorite, Epidote, Feldspar, Garnet, Graphite, Hornblade, Kyanite, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Porphyroblasts, Quartz, Sillimanite, Staurolite, Talc, Zircon 0

Compound Content

CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO 0

Transformation

Metamorphism

No 0

Types of Metamorphism

Not Applicable 0

Weathering

Yes 0

Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion

Yes 0

Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

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Metamorphic Rocks

Phyllite Formation

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

Phyllite is a metamorphic rock which is formed by regional metamorphism of argillaceous sediments since their cleavage arose due to deviatoric stress.

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