Shale and Boninite Definition

Definition of Shale and Boninite

The general Shale and Boninite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Boninite. Get to know more information about Shale and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Boninite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Boninite

Along with Shale and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Boninite. Etymology of Shale and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Boninite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Boninite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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