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Benmoreite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Japan   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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