Hornblendite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Boninite

The general Hornblendite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Boninite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Boninite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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