Picrite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Picrite and Scoria

The general Picrite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Picrite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Picrite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Scoria

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Scoria

Along with Picrite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Scoria. Etymology of Picrite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Scoria is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Scoria are listed below.

For Picrite,

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