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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   
Unknown   

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
Not Applicable   
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 Unknown. 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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