Limestone and Boninite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Boninite

The general Limestone and Boninite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. 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 Limestone and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Boninite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Boninite

The history of Limestone 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.

Limestone and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Boninite

Along with Limestone and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Boninite. Etymology of Limestone and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Boninite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Boninite are listed below.

For Limestone,

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

For Boninite,

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