Granulite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Granulite and Eclogite

The general Granulite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. 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 Granulite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granulite and Eclogite

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Eclogite

Along with Granulite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Eclogite. Etymology of Granulite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Eclogite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite and Eclogite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Granulite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium 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