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Schist and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Schist Definition


Definition

Definition
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   
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 French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Schist and Eclogite

The general Schist and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Schist and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Schist and Eclogite

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Eclogite

Along with Schist and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Eclogite. Etymology of Schist and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Eclogite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Schist and Eclogite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Eclogite are listed below.

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