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Pantellerite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
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
Strait of sicily   
Japan   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
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
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Pantellerite and Boninite

The general Pantellerite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Boninite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Boninite

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

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