Scoria and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Anorthosite

The general Scoria and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Scoria and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Anorthosite

The history of Scoria and Anorthosite 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.

Scoria and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Anorthosite

Along with Scoria and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Anorthosite. Etymology of Scoria and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Anorthosite is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Scoria,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Anorthosite,

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