Tonalite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Enderbite

The general Tonalite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Tonalite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Enderbite

The history of Tonalite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Enderbite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock