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Boninite and Blue Granite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
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
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Japan
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan
From the color of rock, Blue
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Boninite and Blue Granite

The general Boninite and Blue 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Boninite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Blue Granite

The history of Boninite and Blue 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

Boninite and Blue 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 Blue Granite. In this section, you will know about Boninite and Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Boninite is Japan whereas Origin of Blue Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Boninite and Blue Granite discoverer. The discoverer of Boninite and Blue Granite are Unknown.

Etymology of Boninite and Blue Granite

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

For Boninite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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