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Comendite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite  
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight  

History
  
  

Origin
Italy  
Southern Alps, France  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Dolomieu  

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy  
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Comendite and Dolomite

The general Comendite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Comendite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Dolomite

The history of Comendite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Dolomite

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

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