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Harzburgite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Comendite

The general Harzburgite and Comendite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Comendite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Comendite

Along with Harzburgite and Comendite definition, know more about the etymology of Harzburgite and Comendite. Etymology of Harzburgite and Comendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Harzburgite and Formation of Comendite. The etymology of Harzburgite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany while that of Comendite is From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Harzburgite and Comendite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Harzburgite and Comendite are listed below.

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