Eclogite and Rapakivi Granite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Rapakivi Granite

The general Eclogite and Rapakivi Granite 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, Rapakivi Granite is a hornblende-biotite Granite containing large rounded crystals of orthoclase which are mantled with oligoclase. Along with definition of Eclogite and Rapakivi Granite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Rapakivi Granite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Rapakivi Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Rapakivi Granite

The history of Eclogite and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Rapakivi Granite

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

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