Tonalite and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Lherzolite

The general Tonalite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Tonalite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Lherzolite

The history of Tonalite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Lherzolite

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

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