Boninite and Suevite Definition

Definition of Boninite and Suevite

The general Boninite and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Boninite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Suevite

The history of Boninite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Suevite

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

For Boninite,

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

For Suevite,

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