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Pumice and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Pumice Definition


Definition

Definition
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Spain   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   
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
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Pumice and Scoria

The general Pumice and Scoria definition can be stated as: Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Pumice and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Pumice and Scoria. Get to know more information about Pumice and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pumice and Scoria

The history of Pumice 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.

Pumice and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pumice and Scoria

Along with Pumice and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Pumice and Scoria. Etymology of Pumice and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pumice and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Pumice is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex while that of Scoria is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pumice and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pumice and Scoria are listed below.

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