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Eclogite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Appinite

The general Eclogite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Eclogite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Appinite

The history of Eclogite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Appinite

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

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