Tonalite and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Teschenite

The general Tonalite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Tonalite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Teschenite

The history of Tonalite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Teschenite

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

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