Boninite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Boninite and Gabbro

The general Boninite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Boninite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Boninite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Gabbro

The history of Boninite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Gabbro

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

For Boninite,

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

For Gabbro,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock