Eclogite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Eclogite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Eclogite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Eclogite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Nepheline Syenite

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

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