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Blueschist and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Blueschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Edgar Bailey   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Blueschist and Eclogite

The general Blueschist and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. 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 Blueschist and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Blueschist and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Blueschist and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Blueschist and Eclogite

The history of Blueschist 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.

Blueschist and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blueschist and Eclogite

Along with Blueschist and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Blueschist and Eclogite. Etymology of Blueschist and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Blueschist and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Blueschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Eclogite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Blueschist and Eclogite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Blueschist and Eclogite are listed below.

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