Eclogite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Shoshonite

The general Eclogite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Eclogite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Shoshonite

The history of Eclogite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Shoshonite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock