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Eclogite and Novaculite Definition


Novaculite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture   

History
  
  

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Eclogite and Novaculite 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, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Eclogite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Novaculite

The history of Eclogite and Novaculite 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 Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Novaculite

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

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