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Foidolite and Scoria Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Foidolite and Scoria

The general Foidolite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Foidolite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Scoria

The history of Foidolite and Scoria 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.

Foidolite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Scoria

Along with Foidolite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Foidolite and Scoria. Etymology of Foidolite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Foidolite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Foidolite is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock while that of Scoria is From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Foidolite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Foidolite and Scoria are listed below.

For Foidolite,

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

For Scoria,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock