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Scoria and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Scoria and Benmoreite

The general Scoria and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Scoria and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Benmoreite

The history of Scoria and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Benmoreite

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

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