Eclogite and Blueschist Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Blueschist

The general Eclogite and Blueschist definition can be stated as: Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. On the other hand, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Eclogite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Blueschist

The history of Eclogite and Blueschist gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Eclogite and Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

Eclogite and Blueschist definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Eclogite and Blueschist. In this section, you will know about Eclogite and Blueschist Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Eclogite is Unknown whereas Origin of Blueschist is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Eclogite and Blueschist discoverer. The Discoverer of Eclogite is René Just Haüy and the discoverer of Blueschist is Edgar Bailey.

Etymology of Eclogite and Blueschist

Along with Eclogite and Blueschist definition, know more about the etymology of Eclogite and Blueschist. Etymology of Eclogite and Blueschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Eclogite and Formation of Blueschist. The etymology of Eclogite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 while that of Blueschist is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Eclogite and Blueschist belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Eclogite and Blueschist are listed below.

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Blueschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock