Eclogite

Dacite

Eclogite and Dacite

Eclogite

Dacite

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature

Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Unknown

Romania and Moldova, Europe

1.2.2 Discoverer

René Just Haüy

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1

From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described

1.4 Class

Metamorphic Rocks

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

Volcanic

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

2 Texture

2.1 Texture

Earthy

Aphanitic to Porphyritic

2.2 Color

Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White

Bluish - Grey, Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey

2.3 Maintenance

Less

2.4 Durability

Durable

2.4.1 Water Resistant

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81% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

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81% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.2 Scratch Resistant

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65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

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86% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.3 Stain Resistant

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42% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

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66% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.4 Wind Resistant

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19% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

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49% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.4.5 Acid Resistant

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15% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

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48% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

2.5 Appearance

Dull, Banded and Foilated

Vesicular

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Interior Decoration

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

Paving Stone, Garden Decoration

As Building Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

3.2 Industry

3.2.1 Construction Industry

Not Yet Used

As Dimension Stone, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping

3.2.2 Medical Industry

In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicines and Cosmetics

Not Yet Used

3.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

3.4 Other Uses

3.4.1 Commercial Uses

Creating Artwork, Gemstone

Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork

4 Types

4.1 Types

Not Available

Footwall Dacite, Hanging wall Dacite, Tuff and Biotite Dacite

4.2 Features

Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock

Host Rock for Lead, Is one of the oldest rock

4.3 Archaeological Significance

4.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

4.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

4.3.3 Sculpture

Not Yet Used

4.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

4.3.5 Pictographs

Used

4.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

4.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

4.4 Fossils

Absent

5 Formation

5.1 Formation

Eclogite forms from high-pressure metamorphism of mafic igneous rocks mainly, basalt or gabbro as it plunges into the mantle in a subduction zone.

Dacitic magma is formed by the subduction of young oceanic crust under a thick felsic continental plate. Further, the Oceanic crust is hydrothermally altered as quartz and sodium are added.

5.2 Composition

5.2.1 Mineral Content

Amphibole, Coesite, Corundum, Dolomite, Garnet, Kyanite, Lawsonite, Paragonite, Phengite, Pyroxene, Quartz, Rutile, Zoisite

Amphibole, Apatite, Biotite, Feldspar, Garnet, Hornblade, Magnetite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Quartz, Zircon

5.2.2 Compound Content

Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Potassium, Sodium

Ca, Fe, Potassium Oxide, Mg, Potassium, Silicon Dioxide

5.3 Transformation

5.3.1 Metamorphism

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50% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

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97% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Not Applicable

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism

5.3.3 Weathering

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65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

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99% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.4 Types of Weathering

Mechanical Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

5.3.5 Erosion

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77% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !

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92% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !

5.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion

Chemical Erosion

6 Properties

6.1 Physical Properties

6.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

2-2.25

6.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

6.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

6.1.4 Streak

White

6.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

6.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

6.1.7 Compressive Strength

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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6.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

6.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

6.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

6.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

6.1.12 Density

3.2-3.6 g/cm³

2.77-2.771 g/cm³

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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6.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

7 Reserves

7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents

7.1.1 Asia

India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey

Not Yet Found

7.1.2 Africa

Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa

Not Yet Found

7.1.3 Europe

France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Scotland

France, Greece, Romania, Scotland, Spain

7.1.4 Others

Greenland

Not Yet Found

7.2 Deposits in Western Continents

7.2.1 North America

Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, USA

USA

7.2.2 South America

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela

7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent

7.3.1 Australia

Central Australia, New Zealand, Queensland

New Zealand, South Australia, Western Australia

All about Eclogite and Dacite Properties

Know all about Eclogite and Dacite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Eclogite is Earthy whereas that of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Dacite appears Vesicular. The luster of Eclogite and Dacite is subvitreous to dull. Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone and that of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.