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Diatomite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
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
Germany   
Japan   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Boninite

The general Diatomite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 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 Diatomite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Boninite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Boninite

Along with Diatomite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Boninite. Etymology of Diatomite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Boninite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Boninite are listed below.

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