Eclogite and Ganister Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Ganister

The general Eclogite and Ganister 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, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Eclogite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Ganister

The history of Eclogite and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Ganister

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock