Boninite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Boninite and Tuff

The general Boninite and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Boninite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Boninite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Boninite and Tuff

The history of Boninite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Boninite and Tuff

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

For Boninite,

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

For Tuff,

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