The general Scoria and Chert definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Scoria and Chert, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Chert. Get to know more information about Scoria and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Scoria and Chert 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.
Scoria and Chert definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Scoria and Chert. In this section, you will know about Scoria and Chert Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Scoria and Chert are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Scoria and Chert discoverer. The discoverer of Scoria and Chert are Unknown.
Along with Scoria and Chert definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Chert. Etymology of Scoria and Chert gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Chert. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Chert is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Chert are listed below.
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