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Eclogite and Coquina Definition


Coquina and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From Concha (Latin)+ Coquina(Spanish) +conch(English)= Couquina (mid 19th 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Coquina

The general Eclogite and Coquina 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, Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. Along with definition of Eclogite and Coquina, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Coquina. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Coquina origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Coquina

The history of Eclogite and Coquina 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 Coquina Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Coquina

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

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