Boninite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Boninite and Banded iron formation

The general Boninite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Boninite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Boninite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Banded iron formation

The history of Boninite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Banded iron formation

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

For Boninite,

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

For Banded iron formation,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock