The general Boninite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Boninite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Boninite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Boninite and Eclogite. In this section, you will know about Boninite and Eclogite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Boninite is Japan whereas Origin of Eclogite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Boninite and Eclogite discoverer. The Discoverer of Boninite is Unknown and the discoverer of Eclogite is René Just Haüy.
Along with Boninite and Eclogite definition, know more about the etymology of Boninite and Eclogite. Etymology of Boninite and Eclogite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Boninite and Formation of Eclogite. The etymology of Boninite is From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan while that of Eclogite 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 Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Eclogite are listed below.
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