Boninite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Boninite and Mangerite

The general Boninite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Boninite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Mangerite

The history of Boninite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Mangerite

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

For Boninite,

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

For Mangerite,

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