Scoria and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Scoria and Basanite 

The general Scoria and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Scoria and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Scoria and Basanite . Get to know more information about Scoria and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Basanite 

The history of Scoria and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Basanite 

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

For Scoria,

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

For Basanite ,

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