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Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Tonale, Italy
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1
From hyalo +‎ -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Tonalite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  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.

Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Hyaloclastite 

Along with Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  definition, know more about the etymology of Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  . Etymology of Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tonalite and Formation of Hyaloclastite  . The etymology of Tonalite is From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1 while that of Hyaloclastite  is From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tonalite and Hyaloclastite  are listed below.

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock