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Basanite  and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Basanite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basanite  and Eclogite

The general Basanite  and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. 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 Basanite  and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Eclogite

The history of Basanite  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.

Basanite  and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Eclogite

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

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