The general Eclogite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Eclogite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Eclogite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Eclogite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Eclogite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Eclogite and Whiteschist. In this section, you will know about Eclogite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Eclogite is Unknown whereas Origin of Whiteschist is Tasmania. It is interesting to know the name of Eclogite and Whiteschist discoverer. The Discoverer of Eclogite is René Just Haüy and the discoverer of Whiteschist is Unknown.
Along with Eclogite and Whiteschist definition, know more about the etymology of Eclogite and Whiteschist. Etymology of Eclogite and Whiteschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Eclogite and Formation of Whiteschist. The etymology of Eclogite is From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 while that of Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Eclogite and Whiteschist are listed below.
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