Anorthosite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Eclogite

The general Anorthosite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or 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 Anorthosite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Eclogite

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Eclogite

Along with Anorthosite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Eclogite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Eclogite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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