Home
Compare Rocks


Eclogite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Eclogite and Phyllite

The general Eclogite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Eclogite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

History of Eclogite and Phyllite

The history of Eclogite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Phyllite

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

For Eclogite,

For Phyllite,

Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

» More Metamorphic Rocks

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

» More Compare Metamorphic Rocks