Boninite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Boninite and Pantellerite

The general Boninite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Boninite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Pantellerite

The history of Boninite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Pantellerite

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

For Boninite,

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

For Pantellerite,

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