Eclogite
A rock classification type
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About Eclogite
A high P/T metamorphic rock composed of more than 75% vol. garnet (often pyrope or Mg-rich almandine) and omphacite (Na-Ca-Al-Mg clinopyroxene). Both must be present and neither component more than 75% vol. Eclogite never contains plagioclase. Rutile, kyanite, and quartz are typically present.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48628
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48628:8
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
b8b6c710-3b20-46ab-afab-974f8470cf2a
Classification of Eclogite
Sub-divisions of Eclogite
- Eclogite
Mineralogy of Eclogite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Omphacite | (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(AleFe3+fFe2+gMgh)Si2O6 |
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Kyanite | Al2(SiO4)O |
| Paragonite | NaAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 |
| Pyroxene > Orthopyroxene | A petrological term for Orthopyroxene Subgroup. |
| Rutile | TiO2 |
| Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Pronunciation of Eclogite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Other Language Names for Eclogite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 3 photos of Eclogite associated with Omphacite | (NaaCabFe2+cMgd)(AleFe3+fFe2+gMgh)Si2O6 |
| 2 photos of Eclogite associated with Garnet Group | X3Z2(SiO4)3 |
| 2 photos of Eclogite associated with Pyrope | Mg3Al2(SiO4)3 |
| 1 photo of Eclogite associated with Grossular | Ca3Al2(SiO4)3 |
| 1 photo of Eclogite associated with Gneiss | |
| 1 photo of Eclogite associated with Orthopyroxene Subgroup | |
| 1 photo of Eclogite associated with Clinopyroxene Subgroup | |
| 1 photo of Eclogite associated with Gabbro | |
| 1 photo of Eclogite associated with Garnetite | |
| 1 photo of Eclogite associated with Sillimanite | Al2(SiO4)O |
Internet Links for Eclogite
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References for Eclogite
Reference List:
Localities for Eclogite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Angola | |
| Nikitina et al. (2012) +1 other reference |
Antarctica | |
| Ghiribelli et al. (2002) |
| Yu Sun (2011) |
| Ghiribelli et al. (2002) |
Australia | |
| Och et al. (2003) |
| Lovering et al. (1964) |
| Hertzberger et al. (1978) |
| Råheim et al. (3) |
Austria | |
| Mottana et al. (1968) |
| Faryad et al. (2013) |
| Martin Reich collection |
| - (n.d.) |
| Faryad et al. (2013) |
Botswana | |
| Ashchepkov et al. (2022) |
Brazil | |
| Bulanova et al. (2010) |
| Soares et al. (2018) |
Canada | |
| Caro et al. (2004) |
| Harris et al. (2018) |
China | |
| Proyer et al. (2014) |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Yan et al. (2022) |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Jambor et al. (2001) |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Yang et al. (2023) | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Wang +10 other references |
| Yuan et al. (2022) |
| Fei et al. (2022) |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) |
Czech Republic | |
| Perraki M (2014) |
| Ackerman (2005) | |
| Maria Perraki & Shah Wali Faryad (2014) |
| Franěk et al. (2006) |
Dominican Republic | |
| Hertwig A et al. (2014) |
Ecuador | |
| Aspden et al. (1995) |
Europe | |
| Filippi et al. (2023) |
France | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Dauteuil et al. (1995) |
| Lukas (1978) |
| Godard et al. (1999) | |
| Godard et al. (2024) |
Germany | |
| Pape (1974) |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Massonne (2001) | |
| Dera et al. (2023) +1 other reference |
Greece | |
| Schumacher et al. (2008) |
Guatemala | |
| Li et al. (2023) | |
| Harlow (1994) +1 other reference | |
India | |
| Ashchepkov et al. (2022) |
Indonesia | |
| Miyazaki et al. (1998) |
Italy | |
| Zambonini (1902) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Tumiati et al. (2018) |
| Lombardo et al. (1978) +1 other reference |
| Lombardo et al. (1978) +1 other reference | |
| Lombardo et al. (1978) |
| Balestro et al. (2009) |
| Nicolas (1966) +1 other reference |
| Novarese (1896) +2 other references |
| Lombardo et al. (1977) +1 other reference |
| Franchi (1897) |
| Zuccali et al. (2011) |
| Nicolas (1966) |
| Monte Soglio-Rocca Canavese +4 other references | |
| Compagnoni et al. (2014) |
Japan | |
| Miura et al. (2018) |
| - (n.d.) |
Kazakhstan | |
| Bespaev H.A. et al. (Almaty, 1999) |
| Ogasawara et al. (2002) +1 other reference |
| Kogaro et al (1995) | |
| Pilitsyna et al. (2018) |
Madagascar | |
| Giuliani +4 other references |
Mexico | |
| Ortega-Gutierrez +2 other references |
Mongolia | |
| Recommendations of the International ... +6 other references |
Myanmar | |
| - (n.d.) |
New Zealand | |
| Dickey Jr (1968) +4 other references |
Norway | |
| Robinson et al. (2008) |
| Mørk (1985) | |
| Mørk (1985) | |
| Svensen et al. (1999) |
| Garmo et al. (2017) |
| Root et al. (2005) |
| Root et al. (2005) | |
| Knut Edvard Larsen observation in field ... | |
| Root et al. (2004) | |
| Cutts (2019) |
| Garmo (2006) |
| Root et al. (2005) |
| Garmo (2018) +1 other reference |
| Mysen et al. (1971) |
| Straume et al. (1999) | |
| Nordrum (2005) |
| - (n.d.) | |
| Mysen et al. (1971) | |
| Seljebotn (2016) |
| - (n.d.) | |
| Seljebotn (2016) | |
| Lappin (1960) | |
| Cuthbert et al. (2008) | |
| Carswell (1981) | |
| Lappin (1960) | |
| - (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Broska et al. (2014) |
| Bøe (1997) | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Engvik et al. (2000) | |
| Garmo (2003) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Green et al. (1972) |
| Garmo et al. (2017) | |
| Garmo (1998) | |
| - (n.d.) | |
| - (n.d.) |
| - (n.d.) | |
| Worthington et al. (2013) |
| Carswell et al. (2003) | |
| Lappin et al. (1978) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Lappin (1960) | |
| Carswell et al. (2003) |
| Lappin (1960) | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Cotkin (1997) |
| Carswell et al. (2003) | |
| Lappin (1960) | |
| aps.ngu.no (2022) |
| Krogh (1980) |
| - (n.d.) |
| Binns (1967) | |
| - (n.d.) | |
Papua New Guinea | |
| Baldwin et al. (2021) |
Poland | |
| Gil et al. (2022) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Ilnicki et al. (2023) |
Romania | |
| Negulescu et al. (2012) |
| Săbău et al. (2002) |
Russia | |
| Leech et al. (2000) +1 other reference |
| Palandzhjan (1986) |
| Doroshkevich et al. (2019) |
| Khodorevskaya (2012) |
| Balagansky et al. (2015) |
| Balagansky et al. (2015) | |
| Gorkovetz et al. (2012) |
| Ashchepkov et al. (2022) |
| Mikhailenko +6 other references |
| Nimis et al. (2009) | |
| Ashchepkov et al. (2022) +2 other references |
| Trunilina et al. (2022) |
| Ashchepkov et al. (2022) |
Sierra Leone | |
| Hills et al. (1989) |
Slovakia | |
| Tarnai (1997) |
South Africa | |
| Hughes et al. (202) |
Spain | |
| Casillas et al. (2024) |
| Calvo Rebollar (2018) |
Sweden | |
| Bukała +5 other references |
| Bukała +5 other references | |
| - (n.d.) | |
Switzerland | |
| Meyre et al. (1999) |
| Abrecht et al. (1991) |
| Abrecht et al. (1991) |
Turkey | |
| Kiray et al. (2024) |
| Günay et al. (2016) |
UK | |
| White (1964) |
| Bloxam et al. (1959) +1 other reference |
USA | |
| Tyner et al. (1986) |
| Dummett (1987) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
| - (2005) |
Pohorje Mountains, Slovenia