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Eclogite Definition



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Definition
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature 0

History
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Origin
Unknown 0

Discoverer
René Just Haüy 0

Etymology
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 0

Class
Metamorphic Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

Family
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Group
Not Applicable 0

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

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Define Eclogite

Eclogite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Eclogite in general, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Eclogite comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Eclogite Definition, know more about the History of Eclogite, Etymology of Eclogite in next sections.

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