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.
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 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.
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.
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