Boninite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Boninite and Breccia

The general Boninite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Boninite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Boninite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Breccia

The history of Boninite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Breccia

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

For Boninite,

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

For Breccia,

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