Eclogite
A species of Metamorphic Scientific name : Eclogite RockType : Metamorphic
Eclogite, A species of Metamorphic
Scientific name: Eclogite
RockType: Metamorphic
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Description
Eclogite is a dense metamorphic rock that is formed at tremendous pressures and depths. The rock often sports a striking mix of colors, with green and pink being the predominant hues (caused by the minerals garnet and omphacite, respectively). This coloration can make eclogite attractive for decorative uses. Because it forms at such great depths, it is of even greater use to geologists, who study it to learn about certain aspects of plate tectonics.
Physical Properties
Colors
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White
Texture
NonFoliatedFoliated
Chemical Properties
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Healing Properties
Eclogite is believed to support spiritual growth, clearing the heart and solar plexus chakras. It is said to balance the emotions, relieving the user from negative feelings of guilt, fear and anger and replacing these with positive energy. Some say meditating with this stone will help to increase self-esteem and restore confidence and motivation.
Usage
Eclogite is commonly bright red and green, which make it a popular rock option in construction, particularly for countertops and other decorative elements. Unsurprisingly, it is a popular choice for jewelry, especially because eclogite often contains large garnets. It has also been used in cosmetics.
Formation
Eclogite typically result from high to ultrahigh pressure metamorphism of mafic rocks at low thermal gradients of <10 ℃/km as they were subducted to the lower crust to upper mantle depths in a subduction zone. They are generally formed from precursor mineral assemblages typical of blueschist-facies metamorphism.
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