Basalt and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Eclogite

The general Basalt and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Eclogite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Eclogite

Along with Basalt and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Eclogite. Etymology of Basalt and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Eclogite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Eclogite are listed below.

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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