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Eclogite and Coal Definition


Coal and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Coal

The general Eclogite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Eclogite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Coal. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Coal

The history of Eclogite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Coal

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

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