Nephelinite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Nephelinite and Eclogite

The general Nephelinite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. 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 Nephelinite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Nephelinite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Nephelinite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Nephelinite and Eclogite

The history of Nephelinite 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.

Nephelinite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Nephelinite and Eclogite

Along with Nephelinite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Nephelinite and Eclogite. Etymology of Nephelinite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Nephelinite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Nephelinite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē while that of Eclogite is from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Nephelinite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock