The general Boninite and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Boninite and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Boninite and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Boninite and Luxullianite. In this section, you will know about Boninite and Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Boninite is Japan whereas Origin of Luxullianite is England. It is interesting to know the name of Boninite and Luxullianite discoverer. The discoverer of Boninite and Luxullianite are Unknown.
Along with Boninite and Luxullianite definition, know more about the etymology of Boninite and Luxullianite. Etymology of Boninite and Luxullianite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Boninite and Formation of Luxullianite. The etymology of Boninite is From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan while that of Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Luxullianite are listed below.
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