Eclogite and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Sandstone

The general Eclogite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Eclogite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Sandstone

The history of Eclogite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Sandstone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock