Boninite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Boninite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Boninite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Boninite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Boninite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

For Boninite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock