Diabase and Boninite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Boninite

The general Diabase and Boninite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. 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 Diabase and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Boninite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Boninite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Boninite

Along with Diabase and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Diabase and Boninite. Etymology of Diabase and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diabase and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Diabase is From Greek di + base while that of Boninite is From Greek di + base. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diabase and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diabase and Boninite are listed below.

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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