Mudstone and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Mudstone and Eclogite

The general Mudstone and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. 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 Mudstone and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mudstone and Eclogite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Eclogite

Along with Mudstone and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Eclogite. Etymology of Mudstone and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Eclogite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Eclogite are listed below.

For Mudstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine 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