Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature 0
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1 0
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White 0
Dull, Banded and Foilated 0
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration 0
Paving Stone, Garden Decoration 0
In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicines and Cosmetics 0
Creating Artwork, Gemstone 0
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock 0
Archaeological Significance
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Eclogite forms from high-pressure metamorphism of mafic igneous rocks mainly, basalt or gabbro as it plunges into the mantle in a subduction zone. 0
Amphibole, Coesite, Corundum, Dolomite, Garnet, Kyanite, Lawsonite, Paragonite, Phengite, Pyroxene, Quartz, Rutile, Zoisite 0
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Potassium, Sodium 0
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion 0
Deposits in Eastern Continents
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India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey 0
Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa 0
France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Scotland 0
Deposits in Western Continents
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Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, USA 0
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador 0
Deposits in Oceania Continent
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Central Australia, New Zealand, Queensland 0
Learn more about Properties of Eclogite
What is Eclogite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Eclogite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Eclogite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Eclogite is Not Available. Streak of Eclogite is white while its cleavage is perfect. Luster of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull and its fracture is not available. Eclogite is opaque in nature. Know all about Eclogite, What is Eclogite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Eclogite
What is Eclogite composed of? Get to know about composition of Eclogite here. Eclogite definition gives information about the Formation of Eclogite and its composition.The composition of Eclogite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Eclogite rock includes Amphibole, Coesite, Corundum, Dolomite, Garnet, Kyanite, Lawsonite, Paragonite, Phengite, Pyroxene, Quartz, Rutile, Zoisite and The compound content of Eclogite rock includes Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Potassium, Sodium. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Eclogite rock in next section.