Eclogite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Adakite

The general Eclogite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Eclogite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Adakite

The history of Eclogite and Adakite 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.

Eclogite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Adakite

Along with Eclogite and Adakite definition, know more about the etymology of Eclogite and Adakite. Etymology of Eclogite and Adakite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Eclogite and Formation of Adakite. The etymology of Eclogite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 while that of Adakite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Eclogite and Adakite are listed below.

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock