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Rhyolite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Rhyolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
North America   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Ferdinand von Richthofen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone   
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, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Rhyolite and Scoria

The general Rhyolite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyolite and Scoria

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Scoria

Along with Rhyolite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Scoria. Etymology of Rhyolite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Scoria is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Scoria are listed below.

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