Vogesite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Boninite

The general Vogesite and Boninite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Boninite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Boninite

Along with Vogesite and Boninite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Boninite. Etymology of Vogesite and Boninite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Boninite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Boninite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Boninite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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