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Hornblendite and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Hornblendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Hornblendite and Eclogite

The general Hornblendite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hornblendite and Eclogite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Eclogite

Along with Hornblendite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Hornblendite and Eclogite. Etymology of Hornblendite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hornblendite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Hornblendite is From German, Horn horn + blende while that of Eclogite is From German, Horn horn + blende. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hornblendite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hornblendite and Eclogite are listed below.

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