Eclogite and Greenschist Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Greenschist

The general Eclogite and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Eclogite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Greenschist

The history of Eclogite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Greenschist

Along with Eclogite and Greenschist definition, know more about the etymology of Eclogite and Greenschist. Etymology of Eclogite and Greenschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Eclogite and Formation of Greenschist. The etymology of Eclogite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 while that of Greenschist 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 Greenschist belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Eclogite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist,

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