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Comendite and Norite Definition


Norite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Norway   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From the Norwegian name for Norway, Norge   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Comendite and Norite

The general Comendite and Norite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Comendite and Norite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Norite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Norite

The history of Comendite and Norite 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 Norite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Norite

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

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