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Tonalite and Tonalite Definition


Tonalite 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   
Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture   

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Origin
Tonale, Italy   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Tonalite

The general Tonalite and Tonalite 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, Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture. Along with definition of Tonalite and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Tonalite and Tonalite

The history of Tonalite and Tonalite 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 Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Tonalite

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

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