Andesite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Boninite

The general Andesite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. 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 Andesite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Boninite

The history of Andesite 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.

Andesite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

Andesite and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Andesite and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Andesite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Andesite is North America whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Andesite and Boninite discoverer. The Discoverer of Andesite is Theodor von Gümbel and the discoverer of Boninite is Unknown.

Etymology of Andesite and Boninite

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

For Andesite,

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

For Boninite,

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