Eclogite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Borolanite

The general Eclogite and Borolanite 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, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Eclogite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Borolanite

The history of Eclogite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Borolanite

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

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