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Comendite and Picrite Definition


Picrite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Comendite and Picrite

The general Comendite and Picrite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Comendite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Picrite

The history of Comendite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Picrite

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

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