Tonalite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Vogesite

The general Tonalite and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Tonalite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Vogesite

The history of Tonalite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Vogesite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock