Suevite

Boninite

Suevite and Boninite

Suevite

Boninite

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.

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

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Canada, Germany

Japan

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

No etymologies found

From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan

1.4 Class

Metamorphic Rocks

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

Volcanic

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

2 Texture

2.1 Texture

Earthy

Aphanitic to Porphyritic

2.2 Color

Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink

Bluish - Grey, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey

2.3 Maintenance

Less

2.4 Durability

Durable

2.4.1 Water Resistant

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2.4.2 Scratch Resistant

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2.4.3 Stain Resistant

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2.4.4 Wind Resistant

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2.4.5 Acid Resistant

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2.5 Appearance

Banded

Dull and Soft

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Kitchens

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

Garden Decoration, Office Buildings

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Not Yet Used

3.2 Industry

3.2.1 Construction Industry

As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

As a Flux in the Production of Steel and Pig Iron, As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories

3.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Applicable

Not Yet Used

3.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts

3.4 Other Uses

3.4.1 Commercial Uses

As a Feed Additive for Livestock, Gemstone, Metallurgical Flux, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO)

4 Types

4.1 Types

Phyllosilicates, Calcite

Not Available

4.2 Features

Host Rock for Lead

Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, High Mg content, Is one of the oldest rock

4.3 Archaeological Significance

4.3.1 Monuments

Used

Not Yet Used

4.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

4.3.3 Sculpture

Used

Not Yet Used

4.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

4.3.5 Pictographs

Used

Not Used

4.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

Not Used

4.3.7 Figurines

Used

Not Yet Used

4.4 Fossils

Absent

5 Formation

5.1 Formation

Suevite is a metamorphic rock consisting partly of melted material, typically forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments, formed during an impact event.

Boninite is a type of Igneous rock which is formed through the cooling and solidification of lava or existing rocks.

5.2 Composition

5.2.1 Mineral Content

Coesite, Quartz, Stishovite

Amphibole, Apatite, Biotite, Feldspar, Garnet, Hornblade, Ilmenite

5.2.2 Compound Content

CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO

Silicon Dioxide

5.3 Transformation

5.3.1 Metamorphism

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5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism

5.3.3 Weathering

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1.1.1 Types of Weathering

Not Applicable

Biological Weathering

1.2.2 Erosion

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1.2.4 Types of Erosion

Not Applicable

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion

2 Properties

2.1 Physical Properties

2.1.1 Hardness

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6.2.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

6.3.2 Fracture

Uneven

6.3.3 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

6.3.5 Porosity

Less Porous

6.3.7 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

6.3.8 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

7.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

7.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

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7.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.5-2.8

0 8.4

7.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

7.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

7.2 Thermal Properties

7.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

7.2.4 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

8 Reserves

8.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents

8.1.1 Asia

Not Yet Found

Not Available

8.1.2 Africa

Not Yet Found

South Africa

8.2.2 Europe

England, France, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

England, Finland, United Kingdom

8.2.3 Others

Not Yet Found

Antarctica, Greenland

8.3 Deposits in Western Continents

8.3.1 North America

Not Yet Found

USA

8.3.2 South America

Not Yet Found

Colombia, Uruguay

8.4 Deposits in Oceania Continent

8.4.1 Australia

Not Yet Found

New Zealand, Western Australia

All about Suevite and Boninite Properties

Know all about Suevite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Suevite is Earthy whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Suevite appears Banded and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Suevite is earthy while that of Boninite is vitreous. Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).