The general Gneiss and Boninite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. 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 Gneiss and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Boninite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Gneiss 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.
Gneiss and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Gneiss and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Gneiss and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Gneiss is Unknown whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Gneiss and Boninite discoverer. The discoverer of Gneiss and Boninite are Unknown.
Along with Gneiss and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Boninite. Etymology of Gneiss and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Boninite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Boninite are listed below.
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