Tonalite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Metapelite

The general Tonalite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Tonalite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Metapelite

The history of Tonalite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Metapelite

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

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