Rhyolite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Eclogite

The general Rhyolite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Eclogite

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Eclogite

Along with Rhyolite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Eclogite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Eclogite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock