Tonalite and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Jadeitite

The general Tonalite and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Tonalite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Jadeitite

The history of Tonalite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Jadeitite

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

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