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Comendite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite  
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
Italy  
Japan  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy  
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Volcanic  

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Comendite and Boninite

The general Comendite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. 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 Comendite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Boninite

The history of Comendite 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.

Comendite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Boninite

Along with Comendite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Comendite and Boninite. Etymology of Comendite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Comendite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Comendite is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy while that of Boninite is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Comendite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Comendite and Boninite are listed below.

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