Itacolumite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Boninite

The general Itacolumite and Boninite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Boninite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Boninite

Along with Itacolumite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Boninite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Boninite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Boninite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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