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Eclogite and Latite Definition


Latite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Latite

The general Eclogite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Eclogite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Latite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Latite

The history of Eclogite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Latite

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

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