Jasperoid and Boninite Definition

Definition of Jasperoid and Boninite

The general Jasperoid and Boninite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Boninite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jasperoid and Boninite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Boninite

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

For Jasperoid,

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