Tonalite

Translation of "tonalite" into Russian

Noun

/ˈtɒn.ə.laɪt/

/ˈtoʊ.nə.laɪt/

tonalite

tonalites pl

The geologist discovered a large deposit of tonalite in the region.

Геолог обнаружил большое месторождение тоналита в этом регионе.

Noun

/ˈtɒn.ə.laɪt/

/ˈtoʊ.nə.laɪt/

A type of intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar, quartz, and biotite or hornblende.

The geologist identified the rock sample as tonalite due to its high quartz content and the presence of plagioclase feldspar.

Adjective

/ˈtɒn.ə.laɪt/

/ˈtoʊ.nə.laɪt/

Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of tonalite.

The tonalite magma crystallized slowly beneath the mountain range.