Metapelite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Boninite

The general Metapelite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Boninite

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Boninite

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

For Metapelite,

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

For Boninite,

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