Pyrolite and Scoria Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Scoria

The general Pyrolite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Pyrolite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Scoria

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Scoria

Along with Pyrolite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Scoria. Etymology of Pyrolite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Scoria is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Scoria are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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