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Peridotite and Comendite Definition


Comendite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
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 Peridotite and Comendite

The general Peridotite and Comendite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Peridotite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Comendite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Comendite

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

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