Eclogite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Carbonatite

The general Eclogite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Eclogite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Carbonatite

The history of Eclogite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Carbonatite

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

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