Tonalite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Pyrolite

The general Tonalite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Tonalite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Pyrolite

The history of Tonalite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Pyrolite

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

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