Tonalite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Quartzite

The general Tonalite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Tonalite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Quartzite

The history of Tonalite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Quartzite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock