Epidosite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Tonalite

The general Epidosite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Tonalite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Tonalite

Along with Epidosite and Tonalite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Tonalite. Etymology of Epidosite and Tonalite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Tonalite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Tonalite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Tonalite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Tonalite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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