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Benmoreite and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ben More   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Eclogite

The general Benmoreite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Eclogite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Eclogite

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

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