The general Boninite and Serpentinite 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, 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'.. Along with definition of Boninite and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Boninite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Boninite and Serpentinite. In this section, you will know about Boninite and Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Boninite is Japan whereas Origin of Serpentinite is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Boninite and Serpentinite discoverer. The discoverer of Boninite and Serpentinite are Unknown.
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 From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan while that of Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Serpentinite are listed below.
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