Amphibolite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Eclogite

The general Amphibolite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Eclogite

The history of Amphibolite and Eclogite 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.

Amphibolite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Eclogite

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

For Amphibolite,

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

For Eclogite,

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