Andesite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Eclogite

The general Andesite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. 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 Andesite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Eclogite

The history of Andesite 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.

Andesite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Eclogite

Along with Andesite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Eclogite. Etymology of Andesite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Eclogite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Eclogite,

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