Porphyry and Boninite Definition

Definition of Porphyry and Boninite

The general Porphyry and Boninite definition can be stated as: Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. 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 Porphyry and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Porphyry and Boninite. Get to know more information about Porphyry and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Porphyry and Boninite

The history of Porphyry 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.

Porphyry and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Porphyry and Boninite

Along with Porphyry and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Porphyry and Boninite. Etymology of Porphyry and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Porphyry and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Porphyry is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites while that of Boninite is From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Porphyry and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Porphyry and Boninite are listed below.

For Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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