Tonalite and Minette Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Minette

The general Tonalite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Tonalite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Minette. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Minette

The history of Tonalite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Minette

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

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