Epidosite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Boninite

The general Epidosite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Boninite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Boninite

Along with Epidosite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Boninite. Etymology of Epidosite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Boninite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Boninite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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