Boninite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Boninite and Arkose

The general Boninite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Boninite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Boninite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Arkose

The history of Boninite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Arkose

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

For Boninite,

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

For Arkose,

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