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Eclogite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Eclogite and Quartzite

The general Eclogite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Eclogite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Quartzite

The history of Eclogite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Quartzite

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

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