Eclogite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Eclogite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Eclogite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Eclogite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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