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Eclogite and Flint Definition


Flint and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

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 Flint

The general Eclogite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Eclogite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Flint. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Flint

The history of Eclogite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Flint

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

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