Shale and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Shale and Tonalite

The general Shale and Tonalite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Shale and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Tonalite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Tonalite

Along with Shale and Tonalite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Tonalite. Etymology of Shale and Tonalite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Tonalite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Tonalite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tonalite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Tonalite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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