Vogesite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Eclogite

The general Vogesite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Eclogite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Eclogite

Along with Vogesite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Eclogite. Etymology of Vogesite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Eclogite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Eclogite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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