The general Lherzolite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Lherzolite 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.
Lherzolite and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Lherzolite and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Lherzolite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Lherzolite is France whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Lherzolite and Boninite discoverer. The discoverer of Lherzolite and Boninite are Unknown.
Along with Lherzolite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Boninite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Boninite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Boninite are listed below.
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