Boninite and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Boninite and Hawaiite

The general Boninite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Boninite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Hawaiite

The history of Boninite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Hawaiite

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

For Boninite,

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

For Hawaiite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock