Scoria and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

History of Scoria and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Scoria and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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