Boninite and Flint Definition

Definition of Boninite and Flint

The general Boninite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Boninite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Flint. Get to know more information about Boninite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Flint

The history of Boninite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Flint

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

For Boninite,

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

For Flint,

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