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Limestone and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
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
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Limestone and Eclogite

The general Limestone and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. 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 Limestone and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Eclogite

The history of Limestone 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.

Limestone and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Eclogite

Along with Limestone and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Eclogite. Etymology of Limestone and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Eclogite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Eclogite are listed below.

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