Mudstone and Boninite Definition

Definition of Mudstone and Boninite

The general Mudstone and Boninite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. 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 Mudstone and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Boninite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mudstone and Boninite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Boninite

Along with Mudstone and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Boninite. Etymology of Mudstone and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Boninite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Boninite are listed below.

For Mudstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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