Tonalite and Monzogranite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Monzogranite

The general Tonalite and Monzogranite 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, Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. Along with definition of Tonalite and Monzogranite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Monzogranite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Monzogranite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Monzogranite

The history of Tonalite and Monzogranite 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 Monzogranite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Monzogranite

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

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