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Icelandite and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Icelandite Definition


Definition

Definition
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ian S. E. Carmichael   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   
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
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Icelandite and Eclogite

The general Icelandite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite 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 Icelandite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Icelandite and Eclogite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Eclogite

Along with Icelandite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Eclogite. Etymology of Icelandite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Eclogite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Eclogite are listed below.

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