Foidolite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Boninite

The general Foidolite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Boninite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Boninite

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

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Boninite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock