Aplite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Tonalite

The general Aplite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. 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 Aplite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Tonalite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Tonalite

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: 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