Eclogite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Banded iron formation

The general Eclogite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Eclogite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Banded iron formation

The history of Eclogite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Banded iron formation

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

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