Sandstone and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Eclogite

The general Sandstone and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Eclogite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Eclogite

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

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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