Boninite and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Boninite and Jasperoid

The general Boninite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Boninite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Boninite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Jasperoid

The history of Boninite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Jasperoid

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

For Boninite,

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

For Jasperoid,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock