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Eclogite Definition



Definition

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

History

Origin
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Discoverer
René Just Haüy

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

Class
Metamorphic Rocks

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Family

Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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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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