Eclogite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Pantellerite

The general Eclogite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Eclogite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Pantellerite

The history of Eclogite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Pantellerite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock