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Comendite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Comendite and Amphibolite

The general Comendite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Comendite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Amphibolite

The history of Comendite and Amphibolite 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.

Comendite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Amphibolite

Along with Comendite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Comendite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Comendite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Comendite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Comendite is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy while that of Amphibolite is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Comendite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Comendite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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