Tonalite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Eclogite

The general Tonalite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Tonalite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Eclogite

The history of Tonalite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Eclogite

Along with Tonalite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Tonalite and Eclogite. Etymology of Tonalite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tonalite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Tonalite is From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1 while that of Eclogite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tonalite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite,

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