The general Boninite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Boninite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Boninite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Boninite and Websterite 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 Websterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Boninite and Websterite. In this section, you will know about Boninite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Boninite is Japan whereas Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina. It is interesting to know the name of Boninite and Websterite discoverer. The discoverer of Boninite and Websterite are Unknown.
Along with Boninite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Boninite and Websterite. Etymology of Boninite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Boninite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Boninite is From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan while that of Websterite 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 Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Websterite are listed below.
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