Tonalite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Larvikite

The general Tonalite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Tonalite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Larvikite

The history of Tonalite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Larvikite

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

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