The general Boninite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Boninite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Boninite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Boninite and Travertine 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 Travertine definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Boninite and Travertine. In this section, you will know about Boninite and Travertine Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Boninite is Japan whereas Origin of Travertine is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Boninite and Travertine discoverer. The Discoverer of Boninite is Unknown and the discoverer of Travertine is Marcus Vitruvius Pollio.
Along with Boninite and Travertine definition, know more about the etymology of Boninite and Travertine. Etymology of Boninite and Travertine gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Boninite and Formation of Travertine. The etymology of Boninite is From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan while that of Travertine 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 Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Travertine are listed below.
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