Home
×

Trachyandesite
Trachyandesite

Boninite
Boninite



ADD
Compare
X
Trachyandesite
X
Boninite

Trachyandesite and Boninite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous 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
Indonesia
Japan
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Trachyandesite and Boninite

The general Trachyandesite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. 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 Trachyandesite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Boninite

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Boninite

Along with Trachyandesite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Boninite. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Boninite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Boninite are listed below.

For Trachyandesite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • 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
Let Others Know
×