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Mugearite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
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
Skye, Scotland   
Japan   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
Unknown   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Boninite

The general Mugearite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. 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 Mugearite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Boninite

The history of Mugearite 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.

Mugearite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Boninite

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

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