Eclogite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Diabase

The general Eclogite and Diabase 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, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Eclogite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Diabase

The history of Eclogite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Diabase

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock