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Metapelite and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone   
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
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

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Group
Not Applicable   
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 Metapelite and Eclogite

The general Metapelite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Metapelite and Eclogite

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Eclogite

Along with Metapelite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Eclogite. Etymology of Metapelite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Eclogite is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite and Eclogite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Eclogite are listed below.

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