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 0
From its occurrence in the Izu-Bonin arc south of Japan 0
Durable Rock, Hard Rock 0
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Aphanitic to Porphyritic 0
Bluish - Grey, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey 0
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Kitchens 0
Garden Decoration, Office Buildings 0
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 0
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO) 0
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, High Mg content, Is one of the oldest rock 0
Archaeological Significance
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Boninite is a type of Igneous rock which is formed through the cooling and solidification of lava or existing rocks. 0
Amphibole, Apatite, Biotite, Feldspar, Garnet, Hornblade, Ilmenite 0
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism 0
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion 0
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant 0
Deposits in Eastern Continents
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England, Finland, United Kingdom 0
Deposits in Western Continents
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Deposits in Oceania Continent
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New Zealand, Western Australia 0
Learn more about Properties of Boninite
What is Boninite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Boninite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Boninite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Boninite is Not Available. Streak of Boninite is white while its cleavage is not available. Luster of Boninite is vitreous and its fracture is uneven. Boninite is opaque in nature. Know all about Boninite, What is Boninite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Boninite
What is Boninite composed of? Get to know about composition of Boninite here. Boninite definition gives information about the Formation of Boninite and its composition.The composition of Boninite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Boninite rock includes Amphibole, Apatite, Biotite, Feldspar, Garnet, Hornblade, Ilmenite and The compound content of Boninite rock includes Silicon Dioxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Boninite rock in next section.