The general Eclogite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Eclogite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Eclogite and Scoria 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 Scoria definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Eclogite and Scoria. In this section, you will know about Eclogite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Eclogite and Scoria are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Eclogite and Scoria discoverer. The Discoverer of Eclogite is René Just Haüy and the discoverer of Scoria is Unknown.
Along with Eclogite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Eclogite and Scoria. Etymology of Eclogite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Eclogite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Eclogite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 while that of Scoria 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 Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Eclogite and Scoria are listed below.
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