Pegmatite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Pegmatite and Eclogite

The general Pegmatite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. 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 Pegmatite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pegmatite and Eclogite

The history of Pegmatite 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.

Pegmatite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Eclogite

Along with Pegmatite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Eclogite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Eclogite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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