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Dolomite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Italy   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Dolomite and Comendite

The general Dolomite and Comendite definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Dolomite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Dolomite and Comendite

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Comendite

Along with Dolomite and Comendite definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Comendite. Etymology of Dolomite and Comendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Comendite. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Comendite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Comendite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Comendite are listed below.

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