Lherzolite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Scoria

The general Lherzolite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Scoria

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Scoria

Along with Lherzolite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Scoria. Etymology of Lherzolite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Scoria is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Scoria are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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