The general Granodiorite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. 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 Granodiorite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Granodiorite 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.
Granodiorite and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Granodiorite and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Granodiorite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Granodiorite is Unknown whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Granodiorite and Boninite discoverer. The discoverer of Granodiorite and Boninite are Unknown.
Along with Granodiorite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Boninite. Etymology of Granodiorite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Boninite is From granite + diorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granodiorite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Boninite are listed below.
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