Rhyodacite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Eclogite

The general Rhyodacite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. 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 Rhyodacite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Eclogite

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Eclogite

Along with Rhyodacite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Eclogite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Eclogite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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