Sandstone and Boninite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Boninite

The general Sandstone and Boninite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Boninite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Boninite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Boninite

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

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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