Essexite  and Boninite Definition

Definition of Essexite  and Boninite

The general Essexite  and Boninite definition can be stated as: Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. 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 Essexite  and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Boninite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Boninite

The history of Essexite  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.

Essexite  and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Boninite

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

For Essexite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: 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