Jaspillite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Boninite

The general Jaspillite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation 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 Jaspillite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Boninite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Boninite

Along with Jaspillite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Boninite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Boninite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Boninite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

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

For Boninite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock