Tonalite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Monzonite

The general Tonalite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Tonalite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Monzonite

The history of Tonalite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Monzonite

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

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