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Comendite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Comendite and Laterite

The general Comendite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Comendite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Laterite

The history of Comendite and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Laterite

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

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