Tonalite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Epidosite

The general Tonalite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Tonalite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Epidosite

The history of Tonalite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Epidosite

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

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