Boninite and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Boninite and Kenyte

The general Boninite and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Boninite and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Boninite and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Kenyte

The history of Boninite and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Kenyte

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

For Boninite,

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

For Kenyte,

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