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Comendite and Granite Definition


Granite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite  
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone  

History
  
  

Origin
Italy  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Alexander von Humboldt  

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy  
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

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

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Definition of Comendite and Granite

The general Comendite and Granite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Comendite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Granite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Granite

The history of Comendite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Granite

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

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