Whiteschist and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Eclogite

The general Whiteschist and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. 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 Whiteschist and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Eclogite

The history of Whiteschist 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.

Whiteschist and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Eclogite

Along with Whiteschist and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Whiteschist and Eclogite. Etymology of Whiteschist and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Whiteschist and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Whiteschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Eclogite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Whiteschist and Eclogite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Whiteschist and Eclogite are listed below.

For Whiteschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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