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Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock