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Comendite and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Comendite and Larvikite

The general Comendite and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Comendite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Larvikite

The history of Comendite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Larvikite

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

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