Blue Granite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Eclogite

The general Blue Granite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. 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 Blue Granite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Eclogite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Eclogite

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

For Blue Granite,

• 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