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Diabase and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
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
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diabase and Eclogite

The general Diabase and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and 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 Diabase and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diabase and Eclogite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Eclogite

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

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