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Granulite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Granulite and Comendite

The general Granulite and Comendite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Granulite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Comendite

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Comendite

Along with Granulite and Comendite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Comendite. Etymology of Granulite and Comendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Comendite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Comendite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Comendite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Comendite are listed below.

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