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Eclogite and Tuff Definition


Tuff and Eclogite Definition


Definition

Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   
Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
René Just Haüy   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   
From a Latin word tophous then in Italian tufo and finally tuff   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Eclogite and Tuff

The general Eclogite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Eclogite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Eclogite and Tuff

The history of Eclogite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Eclogite and Tuff

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

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