Basalt and Boninite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Boninite

The general Basalt and Boninite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. 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 Basalt and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Boninite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Boninite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

Basalt and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Basalt and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Basalt and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Basalt is Egypt whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Basalt and Boninite discoverer. The Discoverer of Basalt is Georgius Agricola and the discoverer of Boninite is Unknown.

Etymology of Basalt and Boninite

Along with Basalt and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Boninite. Etymology of Basalt and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Boninite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Boninite are listed below.

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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