Pyrolite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Eclogite

The general Pyrolite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Eclogite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Eclogite

Along with Pyrolite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Eclogite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Eclogite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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