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Benmoreite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Italy   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
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, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Comendite

The general Benmoreite and Comendite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Benmoreite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Comendite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Comendite

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

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