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Comendite and Basanite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Italy
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy
From Latin basanites + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Comendite and Basanite 

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

History of Comendite and Basanite 

The history of Comendite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Basanite 

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

For Comendite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Basanite ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock
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