Boninite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Boninite and Skarn

The general Boninite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Boninite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Boninite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Skarn

The history of Boninite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Skarn

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

For Boninite,

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

For Skarn,

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