Dacite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Boninite

The general Dacite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and 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 Dacite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Boninite

The history of Dacite 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.

Dacite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Boninite

Along with Dacite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Boninite. Etymology of Dacite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Boninite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Boninite are listed below.

For Dacite,

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

For Boninite,

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