Shonkinite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Eclogite

The general Shonkinite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Eclogite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Eclogite

Along with Shonkinite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Eclogite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Eclogite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

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