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Dacite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Dacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Romania and Moldova, Europe   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Dacite and Comendite

The general Dacite and Comendite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Dacite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dacite and Comendite

The history of Dacite and Comendite 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.

Dacite and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Comendite

Along with Dacite and Comendite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Comendite. Etymology of Dacite and Comendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Comendite. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Comendite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite and Comendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Comendite are listed below.

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