Scoria and Claystone Definition

Definition of Scoria and Claystone

The general Scoria and Claystone definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Scoria and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Claystone. Get to know more information about Scoria and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Claystone

The history of Scoria and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Claystone

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

For Scoria,

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

For Claystone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock