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Eclogite and Gritstone Definition


Gritstone and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pennines, England   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
J.J. Ferber   

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

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Gritstone

The general Eclogite and Gritstone 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, Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone. Along with definition of Eclogite and Gritstone, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Gritstone. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Gritstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Gritstone

The history of Eclogite and Gritstone 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 Gritstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Gritstone

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

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