Boninite and Schist Definition

Definition of Boninite and Schist

The general Boninite and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Boninite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Schist. Get to know more information about Boninite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Schist

The history of Boninite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Schist

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

For Boninite,

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

For Schist,

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