The general Scoria and Boninite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. 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 Scoria and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Boninite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Scoria 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.
Scoria and Boninite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Scoria and Boninite. In this section, you will know about Scoria and Boninite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Scoria is Unknown whereas Origin of Boninite is Japan. It is interesting to know the name of Scoria and Boninite discoverer. The discoverer of Scoria and Boninite are Unknown.
Along with Scoria and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Boninite. Etymology of Scoria and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Boninite is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Boninite are listed below.
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