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Eclogite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Eclogite and Monzonite

The general Eclogite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Eclogite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Monzonite

The history of Eclogite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Monzonite

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

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