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Tonalite and Sovite Definition


Sovite 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   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Tonalite and Sovite

The general Tonalite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Tonalite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tonalite and Sovite

The history of Tonalite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Sovite

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

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