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Mudstone and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
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  
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
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Japan  

Discoverer
William Smith  
Unknown  

Etymology
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz  
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Volcanic  

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

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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.

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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 whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Mudstone and Boninite discoverer. The Discoverer of Mudstone is William Smith and the discoverer of Boninite is 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.

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