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Eclogite and Travertine Definition


Travertine and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

The general Eclogite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Eclogite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Travertine

The history of Eclogite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Travertine

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

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