Tonalite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Tonalite and Websterite

The general Tonalite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Tonalite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Tonalite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Tonalite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tonalite and Websterite

The history of Tonalite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tonalite and Websterite

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

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