Shale and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Shale and Eclogite

The general Shale and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Shale and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Eclogite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Eclogite

Along with Shale and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Eclogite. Etymology of Shale and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Eclogite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Eclogite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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