Carbonatite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Eclogite

The general Carbonatite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Eclogite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Eclogite

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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