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Boninite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite 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   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Japan   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Boninite and Ignimbrite

The general Boninite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Boninite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Boninite and Ignimbrite

The history of Boninite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Ignimbrite

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

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