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Tonalite and Soapstone Definition


Soapstone and Tonalite Definition


Definition

Definition
Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture   
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Tonalite and Soapstone

The general Tonalite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Tonalite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tonalite and Soapstone

The history of Tonalite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Soapstone

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

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