Epidosite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Eclogite

The general Epidosite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Epidosite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Eclogite

The history of Epidosite and Eclogite 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.

Epidosite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Eclogite

Along with Epidosite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Eclogite. Etymology of Epidosite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Eclogite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock