Boninite and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Boninite and Sandstone

The general Boninite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Boninite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Boninite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Sandstone

The history of Boninite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Sandstone

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

For Boninite,

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

For Sandstone,

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