Jasperoid and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Jasperoid and Eclogite

The general Jasperoid and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jasperoid and Eclogite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Eclogite

Along with Jasperoid and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Jasperoid and Eclogite. Etymology of Jasperoid and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jasperoid and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Jasperoid is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid while that of Eclogite is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jasperoid and Eclogite are listed below.

For Jasperoid,

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