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Foidolite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Foidolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   
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, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Foidolite and Scoria

The general Foidolite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Foidolite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Foidolite and Scoria

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Scoria

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

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