tonalites

[US]/ˈtɒn.ə.laɪt/
[UK]/ˈtoʊ.nə.laɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of light-colored, medium-grained intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of quartz and plagioclase feldspar

Phrases & Collocations

tonalite rock

tonalite formation

tonalite intrusion

tonalite sample

tonalite texture

tonalite mineralogy

tonalite composition

tonalite analysis

tonalite exposure

tonalite geology

Example Sentences

tonalite is a type of intrusive igneous rock.

the tonalite in this region is rich in quartz.

geologists often study tonalite to understand mountain formation.

the tonalite contains various minerals that are valuable for research.

samples of tonalite can reveal the history of volcanic activity.

in the laboratory, we analyzed the tonalite for its chemical composition.

the tonalite outcrop is a popular site for rock climbers.

many ancient structures were built using tonalite due to its durability.

tonalite is often found in continental crust environments.

we collected tonalite samples from the mountain range.

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