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Whiteschist and Tonalite Definition


Tonalite and Whiteschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   
Tonalite is a coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting mainly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals with phaneritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Tasmania   
Tonale, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From Tonale Pass, northern Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
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 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.

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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.

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