Tonalite and Latite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Latite

The general Tonalite and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Tonalite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Latite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Latite

The history of Tonalite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Latite

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

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