Boninite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Boninite and Adakite

The general Boninite and Adakite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Boninite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Adakite

The history of Boninite and Adakite 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.

Boninite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Adakite

Along with Boninite and Adakite definition, know more about the etymology of Boninite and Adakite. Etymology of Boninite and Adakite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Boninite and Formation of Adakite. The etymology of Boninite is From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan while that of Adakite is From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Boninite and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Adakite are listed below.

For Boninite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock