Hornfels and Boninite Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Boninite

The general Hornfels and Boninite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original 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 Hornfels and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Boninite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Boninite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Boninite

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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