Eclogite

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Metamorphic rock
gptkbp:color green and red
gptkbp:composedOf granite
omphacite
gptkbp:containsMineral quartz
rutile
kyanite
phengite
gptkbp:density high
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1822
gptkbp:event orogenic belts
subduction zones
gptkbp:formationCondition high pressure
moderate to high temperature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eclogite
gptkbp:location gptkb:Norway
gptkbp:nameOrigin Greek 'eklogē', meaning 'selection'
gptkbp:parent granite
gabbro
gptkbp:texture granoblastic
gptkbp:uses geological indicator of subduction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pyroxene
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7