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Comendite and Pegmatite Definition


Pegmatite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
R. J. Hauy   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite   

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 Pegmatite

The general Comendite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Comendite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Pegmatite

The history of Comendite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Pegmatite

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

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