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Eclogite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Eclogite and Skarn

The general Eclogite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Eclogite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Skarn

The history of Eclogite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Skarn

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

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