Adakite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Adakite and Boninite

The general Adakite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. On the other hand, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Adakite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Adakite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Adakite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adakite and Boninite

The history of Adakite and Boninite 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.

Adakite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

Adakite and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Adakite and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Adakite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Adakite is Adak, Aleutian Islands whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Adakite and Boninite discoverer. The Discoverer of Adakite is Defant and Drummond and the discoverer of Boninite is Unknown.

Etymology of Adakite and Boninite

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

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Boninite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock