Shonkinites are formed due to alkaline igneous activities and are generally formed in thick continental crustal areas or in Cordilleran subduction zones. 0
Amphibole, Biotite, Feldspar, Hornblade, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz 0
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism 0
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion 0
Shonkinite Formation
Shonkinite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Shonkinite Uses and the Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite is explained below:
- Shonkinites are formed due to alkaline igneous activities and are generally formed in thick continental crustal areas or in Cordilleran subduction zones.
Along with Shonkinite Formation, also learn about Shonkinite composition and transformation in the next section.