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Comendite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite  
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle  

History
  
  

Origin
Italy  
Pike County, U.S  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

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

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

The general Comendite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Comendite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Peridotite

The history of Comendite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Peridotite

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

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