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Latite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
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
Italy   
Japan   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Latite and Boninite

The general Latite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Latite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Boninite

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Boninite

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

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