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Monzogranite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Monzogranite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   
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
Unknown   
Japan   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its mineral content   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Monzogranite and Boninite

The general Monzogranite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. 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 Monzogranite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Boninite

The history of Monzogranite 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.

Monzogranite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Boninite

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

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