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Teschenite and Boninite Definition


Boninite and Teschenite Definition


Definition

Definition
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Scotland   
Japan   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Teschenite and Boninite

The general Teschenite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. 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 Teschenite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Teschenite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Teschenite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Teschenite and Boninite

The history of Teschenite 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.

Teschenite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Teschenite and Boninite

Along with Teschenite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Teschenite and Boninite. Etymology of Teschenite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Teschenite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Teschenite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland while that of Boninite is From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Teschenite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Teschenite and Boninite are listed below.

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