Harzburgite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Tonalite

The general Harzburgite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Tonalite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Tonalite

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

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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