Tonalite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Blue Granite

The general Tonalite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Tonalite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Blue Granite

The history of Tonalite and Blue Granite 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.

Tonalite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Blue Granite

Along with Tonalite and Blue Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Tonalite and Blue Granite. Etymology of Tonalite and Blue Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tonalite and Formation of Blue Granite. The etymology of Tonalite is From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1 while that of Blue Granite is From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tonalite and Blue Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tonalite and Blue Granite are listed below.

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

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock