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Epidosite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
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, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Comendite

The general Epidosite and Comendite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Epidosite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Comendite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Comendite

Along with Epidosite and Comendite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Comendite. Etymology of Epidosite and Comendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Comendite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Comendite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Comendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Comendite are listed below.

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