Flint and Boninite Definition

Definition of Flint and Boninite

The general Flint and Boninite definition can be stated as: Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. 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 Flint and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Flint and Boninite. Get to know more information about Flint and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Flint and Boninite

The history of Flint 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.

Flint and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Boninite

Along with Flint and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Flint and Boninite. Etymology of Flint and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Flint and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Flint is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck while that of Boninite is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Flint and Boninite are listed below.

For Flint,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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