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Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite

The history of Rhomb 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown and the discoverer of Eclogite is René Just Haüy.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite

Along with Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite. Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhomb Porphyry and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Rhomb Porphyry is From Latin term that means purple while that of Eclogite is From Latin term that means purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhomb Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhomb Porphyry and Eclogite are listed below.

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