The general Boninite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Boninite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Boninite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Boninite and Quartzite. In this section, you will know about Boninite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Boninite is Japan whereas Origin of Quartzite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Boninite and Quartzite discoverer. The discoverer of Boninite and Quartzite are Unknown.
Along with Boninite and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Boninite and Quartzite. Etymology of Boninite and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Boninite and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Boninite is From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan while that of Quartzite 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 Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Quartzite are listed below.
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