Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Eclogite and Rhomb 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Eclogite and Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

Eclogite and Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry. In this section, you will know about Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry discoverer. The Discoverer of Eclogite is René Just Haüy and the discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown.

Etymology of Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock