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Rhyodacite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
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 Rhyodacite and Scoria

The general Rhyodacite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Scoria

The history of Rhyodacite 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.

Rhyodacite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Scoria

Along with Rhyodacite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Scoria. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Scoria is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Scoria are listed below.

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