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Diabase and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek di + base   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diabase and Scoria

The general Diabase and Scoria definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Diabase and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Scoria. Get to know more information about Diabase and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diabase and Scoria

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Scoria

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

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