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Sandstone and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its composition, sand and stone   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Sandstone and Scoria

The general Sandstone and Scoria definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Sandstone and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Scoria. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Scoria

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Scoria

Along with Sandstone and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Scoria. Etymology of Sandstone and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Scoria is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Scoria are listed below.

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