Eclogite and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Pseudotachylite

The general Eclogite and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Eclogite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Eclogite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Pseudotachylite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock