Eclogite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Eclogite and Teschenite

The general Eclogite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Eclogite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Eclogite and Teschenite

The history of Eclogite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Teschenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock