The general Scoria and Charnockite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Scoria and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Scoria and Charnockite 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 Charnockite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Scoria and Charnockite. In this section, you will know about Scoria and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Scoria is Unknown whereas Origin of Charnockite is Tamil Nadu, India. It is interesting to know the name of Scoria and Charnockite discoverer. The Discoverer of Scoria is Unknown and the discoverer of Charnockite is T. H. Holland.
Along with Scoria and Charnockite definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Charnockite. Etymology of Scoria and Charnockite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Charnockite. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Charnockite 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 Charnockite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Charnockite are listed below.
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