eclogites
/ˈɛkləˌdʒaɪts/
noun
- Plural of eclogite; multiple instances of this type of metamorphic rock.
- Collecting eclogites helps researchers build a picture of Earth's interior.
- The region contains several ancient eclogites that reveal past tectonic activity.
- Eclogites from different depths can tell scientists about the history of subduction zones.