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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

History

Origin

Japan

Discoverer

Unknown

Etymology

From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan

Class

Igneous Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

Family

Group

Volcanic

Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Boninite

Boninite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Boninite in general, . Boninite comes under Igneous Rocks. All have similar properties and formation process. Along with Boninite Definition, know more about the History of Boninite, Etymology of Boninite in next sections.