Porphyry and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Eclogite

The general Porphyry and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Eclogite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Eclogite

Along with Porphyry and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Eclogite. Etymology of Porphyry and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Eclogite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Eclogite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

• 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: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock