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Eclogite and Trachyte Definition


Trachyte and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature  
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
René Just Haüy  
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy  

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1  
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Eclogite and Trachyte

The general Eclogite and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Eclogite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Trachyte

The history of Eclogite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Trachyte

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

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