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Comendite and Mugearite Definition


Mugearite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Skye, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alfred Harker   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From mugear +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Comendite and Mugearite

The general Comendite and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Comendite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Mugearite

The history of Comendite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Mugearite

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

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