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Whiteschist and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Whiteschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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