Eclogite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Lamprophyre

The general Eclogite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Eclogite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Lamprophyre

The history of Eclogite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Lamprophyre

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock