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Eclogite and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Eclogite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Eclogite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Jadeitite

The history of Eclogite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Jadeitite

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

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