Eclogite and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Adamellite

The general Eclogite and Adamellite 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, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Eclogite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Adamellite

The history of Eclogite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Adamellite

Along with Eclogite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Eclogite and Adamellite. Etymology of Eclogite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Eclogite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Eclogite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 while that of Adamellite 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 Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Eclogite and Adamellite 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 Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock