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Comendite and Schist Definition


Schist and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Comendite and Schist

The general Comendite and Schist definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Comendite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Schist. Get to know more information about Comendite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Schist

The history of Comendite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Schist

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

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