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Diorite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Diorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish   
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, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Diorite and Comendite

The general Diorite and Comendite definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Diorite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Diorite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diorite and Comendite

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Comendite

Along with Diorite and Comendite definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Comendite. Etymology of Diorite and Comendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Comendite. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Comendite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite and Comendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Comendite are listed below.

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