Epidosite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Scoria

The general Epidosite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Epidosite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Scoria

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Scoria

Along with Epidosite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Scoria. Etymology of Epidosite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Scoria is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Scoria are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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