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Boninite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Boninite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Japan   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Boninite and Tephrite

The general Boninite and Tephrite 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, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Boninite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Boninite and Tephrite

The history of Boninite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Tephrite

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

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