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Marble and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
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, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Marble and Comendite

The general Marble and Comendite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Marble and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Comendite. Get to know more information about Marble and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Comendite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Comendite

Along with Marble and Comendite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Comendite. Etymology of Marble and Comendite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Comendite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Comendite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Comendite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Comendite are listed below.

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