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Comendite and Obsidian Definition


Obsidian and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Ethiopia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Obsius   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius   

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 Obsidian

The general Comendite and Obsidian definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Along with definition of Comendite and Obsidian, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Obsidian. Get to know more information about Comendite and Obsidian origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Obsidian

The history of Comendite and Obsidian 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 Obsidian Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Obsidian

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

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