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Comendite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Comendite and Turbidite

The general Comendite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Comendite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Turbidite

The history of Comendite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Turbidite

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

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