Schist and Boninite Definition

Definition of Schist and Boninite

The general Schist and Boninite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Boninite. Get to know more information about Schist and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Boninite

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Boninite

Along with Schist and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Schist and Boninite. Etymology of Schist and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Schist and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Schist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Boninite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Schist and Boninite are listed below.

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Boninite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock