Eclogite and Porphyry Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Porphyry

The general Eclogite and Porphyry 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, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Eclogite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Porphyry

The history of Eclogite and Porphyry 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 Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Porphyry

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

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