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Eclogite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Granulite

The general Eclogite and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Eclogite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Granulite

The history of Eclogite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Granulite

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

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