Eclogite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Felsite

The general Eclogite and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Eclogite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Felsite

The history of Eclogite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Felsite

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

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