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Comendite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite  
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities  

History
  
  

Origin
Italy  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy  
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung  

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  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Comendite and Scoria

The general Comendite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Comendite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Comendite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Scoria

The history of Comendite and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Scoria

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

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