Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature
History
Origin
USA
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Discoverer
Unknown
René Just Haüy
Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock