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ECLOGITE #1
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Composition
Sodic pyroxene -    var. omphacite
Garnet - var. almandine-pyrope

Quartz
Kyanite
Rutile
     The pale green pyroxene and red garnet are diagnostic of this rock.
Description
     This striking red and pale green colors of eclogites main minerals are well expressed here. Often they are not this clear and distinct - usually being much finer grained.
Tectonic Association
     Eclogite is associated with the high pressure/high temperature processes found in the mantle.
Type of Metamorphism
  

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