The general Boninite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Boninite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Boninite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Boninite and Scoria 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 Scoria definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Boninite and Scoria. In this section, you will know about Boninite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Boninite is Japan whereas Origin of Scoria is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Boninite and Scoria discoverer. The discoverer of Boninite and Scoria are Unknown.
Along with Boninite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Boninite and Scoria. Etymology of Boninite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Boninite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Boninite is From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan while that of Scoria 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 Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Scoria are listed below.
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