Carbonatite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Scoria

The general Carbonatite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Scoria

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Scoria

Along with Carbonatite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Scoria. Etymology of Carbonatite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Scoria is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Scoria are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• 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