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Basanite  and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Basanite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin basanites + -ite   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basanite  and Comendite

The general Basanite  and Comendite definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Basanite  and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Comendite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basanite  and Comendite

The history of Basanite  and Comendite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Basanite  and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

Basanite  and Comendite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basanite  and Comendite. In this section, you will know about Basanite  and Comendite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basanite  is Unknown whereas Origin of Comendite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Basanite  and Comendite discoverer. The discoverer of Basanite  and Comendite are Unknown.

Etymology of Basanite  and Comendite

Along with Basanite  and Comendite definition, know more about the etymology of Basanite  and Comendite. Etymology of Basanite  and Comendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basanite  and Formation of Comendite. The etymology of Basanite  is From Latin basanites + -ite while that of Comendite is From Latin basanites + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basanite  and Comendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basanite  and Comendite are listed below.

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