Scoria and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Carbonatite

The general Scoria and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Scoria and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Carbonatite

The history of Scoria and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Carbonatite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock