Felsite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Boninite

The general Felsite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Boninite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Boninite

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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