Felsite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Felsite and Scoria

The general Felsite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Felsite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Felsite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Scoria

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Scoria

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

For Felsite,

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