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Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Japan
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan
From Latin term that means purple
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Boninite,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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