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Jasperoid and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks  
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities  

History
  
  

Origin
USA  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid  
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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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 Jasperoid and Scoria

The general Jasperoid and Scoria definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Jasperoid and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Scoria. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Scoria

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Scoria

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

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