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Eclogite Rock



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

Texture
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Texture
Earthy 0

Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White 0

Maintenance
Less 0

Durability
Durable 0

Water Resistant
No 0

Scratch Resistant
Yes 0

Stain Resistant
Yes 0

Wind Resistant
Yes 0

Acid Resistant
No 0

Appearance
Dull, Banded and Foilated 0

Uses
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Architecture
0

Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration 0

Exterior Uses
Paving Stone, Garden Decoration 0

Other Architectural Uses
Curbing 0

Industry
0

Construction Industry
Not Yet Used 0

Medical Industry
In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicines and Cosmetics 0

Antiquity Uses
Artifacts 0

Other Uses
0

Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Gemstone 0

Types
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Types
Not Available 0

Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock 0

Archaeological Significance
0

Monuments
Not Yet Used 0

Famous Monuments
Not Applicable 0

Sculpture
Not Yet Used 0

Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable 0

Pictographs
Used 0

Petroglyphs
Used 0

Figurines
Not Yet Used 0

Fossils
Absent 0

Formation
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Formation
Eclogite forms from high-pressure metamorphism of mafic igneous rocks mainly, basalt or gabbro as it plunges into the mantle in a subduction zone. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Amphibole, Coesite, Corundum, Dolomite, Garnet, Kyanite, Lawsonite, Paragonite, Phengite, Pyroxene, Quartz, Rutile, Zoisite 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Potassium, Sodium 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
No 0

Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion 0

Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
3.5-4 0

Grain Size
Fine Grained 0

Fracture
Not Available 0

Streak
White 0

Porosity
Less Porous 0

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull 0

Compressive Strength
Not Available 0

Cleavage
Perfect 0

Toughness
Not Available 0

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87 0

Transparency
Opaque 0

Density
3.2-3.6 g/cm3 0

Thermal Properties
0

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available 0

Resistance
Heat Resistant 0

Reserves
0

Deposits in Eastern Continents
0

Asia
India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey 0

Africa
Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa 0

Europe
France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Scotland 0

Others
Greenland 0

Deposits in Western Continents
0

North America
Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, USA 0

South America
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador 0

Deposits in Oceania Continent
0

Australia
Central Australia, New Zealand, Queensland 0

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Information about Eclogite

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Eclogite Uses. We have provided you with all information about Eclogite rock here. Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Eclogite is white. Get to know more about Eclogite rock and characteristics of Eclogite rock in the next sections.

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