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Comendite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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 Foidolite

The general Comendite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Comendite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Foidolite

The history of Comendite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Foidolite

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

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