Boninite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Boninite and Soapstone

The general Boninite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Boninite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Boninite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Soapstone

The history of Boninite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Soapstone

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

For Boninite,

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

For Soapstone,

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