Phyllite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Eclogite

The general Phyllite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Eclogite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Eclogite

Along with Phyllite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Eclogite. Etymology of Phyllite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Eclogite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Eclogite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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