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Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   
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
Unknown   
Japan   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin term that means purple   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite

The history of Rhomb 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite discoverer. The discoverer of Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite are Unknown.

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Boninite

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

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