Vogesite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Scoria

The general Vogesite and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Vogesite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Scoria

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Scoria

Along with Vogesite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Scoria. Etymology of Vogesite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Scoria 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 Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Scoria 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 Scoria,

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