Chert and Boninite Definition

Definition of Chert and Boninite

The general Chert and Boninite definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Chert and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Chert and Boninite. Get to know more information about Chert and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Boninite

The history of Chert and Boninite 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.

Chert and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Boninite

Along with Chert and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Boninite. Etymology of Chert and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Boninite is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Boninite are listed below.

For Chert,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Boninite,

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