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Harzburgite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
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, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Scoria

The general Harzburgite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Scoria

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Scoria

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

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