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Eclogite and Kenyte Definition


Kenyte and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Mount Kenya   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
J. W. Gregory   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From the mountain ranges- Mount Kenya and is named by J. W. Gregory in 1900   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous 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 Kenyte

The general Eclogite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Eclogite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Kenyte

The history of Eclogite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Kenyte

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

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