Itacolumite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Tonalite

The general Itacolumite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Tonalite

The history of Itacolumite and Tonalite 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.

Itacolumite and Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Tonalite

Along with Itacolumite and Tonalite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Tonalite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Tonalite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Tonalite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Tonalite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tonalite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Tonalite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Tonalite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock