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Mangerite and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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
Not Available   
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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Eclogite

The general Mangerite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Eclogite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Eclogite

Along with Mangerite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Eclogite. Etymology of Mangerite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Eclogite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Eclogite are listed below.

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