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Boninite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Boninite Definition


Definition

Definition
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  
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components  

History
  
  

Origin
Japan  
Southern Alps, France  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Jakob Sederholm  

Etymology
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan  
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Boninite and Migmatite

The general Boninite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Boninite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Boninite and Migmatite

The history of Boninite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Migmatite

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

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