Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Pink, White
Dull, Banded and Foilated
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
Paving Stone, Garden Decoration
In Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicines and Cosmetics
Creating Artwork, Gemstone
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Eclogite forms from high-pressure metamorphism of mafic igneous rocks mainly, basalt or gabbro as it plunges into the mantle in a subduction zone.
Amphibole, Coesite, Corundum, Dolomite, Garnet, Kyanite, Lawsonite, Paragonite, Phengite, Pyroxene, Quartz, Rutile, Zoisite
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Potassium, Sodium
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion
Deposits in Eastern Continents
India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey
Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa
France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Scotland
Deposits in Western Continents
Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, USA
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador
Deposits in Oceania Continent
Central Australia, New Zealand, Queensland
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 200.00 N/mm2. Streak of Eclogite is white while its cleavage is perfect. Luster of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull and its fracture is . 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.