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Jadeitite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
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
Unknown   
Japan   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Jadeitite and Boninite

The general Jadeitite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. 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 Jadeitite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Boninite

The history of Jadeitite 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.

Jadeitite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jadeitite and Boninite

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

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