Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite

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

History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Boninite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Boninite are listed below.

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

• 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