The general Boninite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Boninite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Boninite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Boninite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Boninite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Boninite and Whiteschist. In this section, you will know about Boninite and Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Boninite is Japan whereas Origin of Whiteschist is Tasmania. It is interesting to know the name of Boninite and Whiteschist discoverer. The discoverer of Boninite and Whiteschist are Unknown.
Along with Boninite and Whiteschist definition, know more about the etymology of Boninite and Whiteschist. Etymology of Boninite and Whiteschist gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Boninite and Formation of Whiteschist. The etymology of Boninite is From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan while that of Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Boninite and Whiteschist are listed below.
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