Websterite and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Websterite and Tonalite

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

History of Websterite and Tonalite

The history of Websterite 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.

Websterite and Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Tonalite

Along with Websterite and Tonalite definition, know more about the etymology of Websterite and Tonalite. Etymology of Websterite and Tonalite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Websterite and Formation of Tonalite. The etymology of Websterite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina while that of Tonalite is From the town of Webster located in North Carolina. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Websterite and Tonalite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Websterite and Tonalite are listed below.

For Websterite,

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

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