Scoria and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Blue Granite

The general Scoria and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Scoria and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Blue Granite

The history of Scoria and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Blue Granite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Blue Granite,

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