Scoria and Basalt Definition

Definition of Scoria and Basalt

The general Scoria and Basalt definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. Along with definition of Scoria and Basalt, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Basalt. Get to know more information about Scoria and Basalt origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Basalt

The history of Scoria and Basalt 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 Basalt Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Basalt

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

For Scoria,

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

For Basalt,

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