Whiteschist and Tonalite Definition

Definition of Whiteschist and Tonalite

The general Whiteschist and Tonalite definition can be stated as: Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. 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 Whiteschist and Tonalite, get to know about Properties of Whiteschist and Tonalite. Get to know more information about Whiteschist and Tonalite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Whiteschist and Tonalite

The history of Whiteschist 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.

Whiteschist and Tonalite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Whiteschist and Tonalite

Along with Whiteschist and Tonalite definition, know more about the etymology of Whiteschist and Tonalite. Etymology of Whiteschist and Tonalite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Whiteschist and Formation of Tonalite. The etymology of Whiteschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Tonalite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Tonalite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Whiteschist and Tonalite are listed below.

For Whiteschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium 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