Eclogite and Greywacke Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Greywacke

The general Eclogite and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Eclogite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Greywacke

The history of Eclogite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Greywacke

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

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