Eclogite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Blue Granite

The general Eclogite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Eclogite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Blue Granite

The history of Eclogite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Blue Granite

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

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