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Eclogite and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

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

History
  
  

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
René Just Haüy   

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Eclogite

The general Eclogite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Eclogite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Eclogite

The history of Eclogite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Eclogite

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

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