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Boninite and Serpentinite Definition

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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
Japan
Unknown
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
 
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.
USA
Unknown
From English word serpentinization.
Metamorphic Rocks
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Boninite and Serpentinite

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History of Boninite and Serpentinite

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Boninite and Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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Etymology of Boninite and Serpentinite

Along with Boninite and Serpentinite definition, know more about the etymology of Boninite and Serpentinite. Etymology of Boninite and Serpentinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Boninite and Formation of Serpentinite. The etymology of Boninite is while that of Serpentinite is . The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Boninite and Serpentinite belong to . The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Serpentinite are listed below.

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