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Ignimbrite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Ignimbrite Definition


Definition

Definition
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Japan   

Discoverer
Patrick Marshall   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Ignimbrite and Boninite

The general Ignimbrite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. 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 Ignimbrite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Ignimbrite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Ignimbrite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Ignimbrite and Boninite

The history of Ignimbrite 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.

Ignimbrite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ignimbrite and Boninite

Along with Ignimbrite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Ignimbrite and Boninite. Etymology of Ignimbrite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ignimbrite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Ignimbrite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite while that of Boninite is From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ignimbrite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ignimbrite and Boninite are listed below.

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