Eclogite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Breccia

The general Eclogite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Eclogite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Breccia

The history of Eclogite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Breccia

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

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