Pyroxenite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Eclogite

The general Pyroxenite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and 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 Pyroxenite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Eclogite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Eclogite

Along with Pyroxenite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Eclogite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Eclogite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• 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