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Formation of Serpentinite



Formation
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Formation
Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Serpentinite is formed from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Carbonate, Magnetite, Pyrrhotite, Serpentine, Sulfides 0

Compound Content
Ca, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, KCl, MgO, Sulfur Dioxide, Sulphur 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism 0

Weathering
No 0

Types of Weathering
Not Applicable 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

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Serpentinite Formation

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

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

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