Boninite and Slate Definition

Definition of Boninite and Slate

The general Boninite and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Boninite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Slate. Get to know more information about Boninite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Slate

The history of Boninite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Slate

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

For Boninite,

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

For Slate,

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