Boninite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Boninite and Mudstone

The general Boninite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Boninite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Boninite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Mudstone

The history of Boninite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Mudstone

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

For Boninite,

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

For Mudstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock