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Eclogite and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   

History
  
  

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Eclogite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Eclogite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Mudstone

The history of Eclogite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Mudstone

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

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