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Comendite and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Usiglio   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From a sediment left after the evaporation   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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 Evaporite

The general Comendite and Evaporite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Comendite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Evaporite

The history of Comendite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Evaporite

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

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