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Eclogite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Spain   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Pumice

The general Eclogite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Eclogite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Pumice

The history of Eclogite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Pumice

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

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