Boninite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Boninite and Kimberlite

The general Boninite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Boninite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Kimberlite

The history of Boninite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Kimberlite

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

For Boninite,

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

For Kimberlite,

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