Soapstone and Boninite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Boninite

The general Soapstone and Boninite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Boninite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Boninite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Boninite

Along with Soapstone and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Boninite. Etymology of Soapstone and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Boninite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Boninite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• 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