Basanite  and Boninite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Boninite

The general Basanite  and Boninite definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. 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 Basanite  and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Boninite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Boninite

The history of Basanite  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.

Basanite  and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Boninite

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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