Boninite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Boninite and Lamprophyre

The general Boninite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Boninite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Boninite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Lamprophyre

The history of Boninite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Lamprophyre

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

For Boninite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock