Tonalite and Taconite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Taconite

The general Tonalite and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Tonalite and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Taconite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Taconite

The history of Tonalite and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Taconite

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

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