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Boninite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist 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   
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Japan   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Boninite and Greenschist

The general Boninite and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Boninite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Boninite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Boninite and Greenschist

The history of Boninite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Greenschist

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

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