Tonalite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Lamprophyre

The general Tonalite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Tonalite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Lamprophyre

The history of Tonalite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Lamprophyre

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

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