eclogite

noun

ec·​lo·​gite

ˈekləˌjīt

plural -s

: a metamorphic rock consisting of soda-rich pyroxene and magnesia-rich garnet as essential minerals

Word History

Etymology

French éclogite, from Greek eklogē selection + French -ite

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