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Comendite and Metapelite Definition


Metapelite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone   

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 Pelos or clay in Greek   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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 Metapelite

The general Comendite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Comendite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Metapelite

The history of Comendite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Metapelite

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

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