Picrite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Eclogite

The general Picrite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Eclogite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Eclogite

Along with Picrite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Eclogite. Etymology of Picrite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Eclogite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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