Metapelite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Tonalite

The general Metapelite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Tonalite

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Tonalite

Along with Metapelite and Tonalite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Tonalite. Etymology of Metapelite and Tonalite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Tonalite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Tonalite is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Tonalite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Tonalite are listed below.

For Metapelite,

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