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Eclogite and Minette Definition


Minette and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From French mine ore, mine + ette   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Eclogite and Minette

The general Eclogite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Eclogite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Minette. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Minette

The history of Eclogite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Minette

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

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