Benmoreite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Benmoreite and Boninite

The general Benmoreite and Boninite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Boninite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Boninite

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

For Benmoreite,

• 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