Formation of Suevite

Suevite

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1 Formation

1.1 Formation

Suevite is a metamorphic rock consisting partly of melted material, typically forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments, formed during an impact event.

1.2 Composition

1.2.1 Mineral Content

Coesite, Quartz, Stishovite

1.2.2 Compound Content

CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO

1.3 Transformation

1.3.1 Metamorphism

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1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism

1.3.3 Weathering

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1.3.4 Types of Weathering

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Erosion

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1.3.6 Types of Erosion

Not Applicable

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Suevite Formation

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

Suevite is a metamorphic rock consisting partly of melted material, typically forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments, formed during an impact event.

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