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Comendite and Hornfels Definition


Hornfels and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From German which means hornstone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Comendite and Hornfels

The general Comendite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Comendite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Comendite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Hornfels

The history of Comendite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Hornfels

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

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