Scoria and Aplite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Aplite

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

History of Scoria and Aplite

The history of Scoria and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Aplite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock