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Comendite and Vogesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Italy
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Comendite and Vogesite

The general Comendite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Comendite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Comendite and Vogesite

The history of Comendite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Vogesite

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

For Comendite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Vogesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock