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Theralite and Tonalite Definition


Tonalite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Theralite and Tonalite

The general Theralite and Tonalite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Tonalite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Tonalite

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

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