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Jasperoid and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
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
USA   
Japan   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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