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Boninite and Chert Definition


Chert and Boninite Definition


Definition

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   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Japan   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Boninite and Chert

The general Boninite and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Boninite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Chert. Get to know more information about Boninite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Boninite and Chert

The history of Boninite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Chert

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

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