Scoria and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Scoria and Conglomerate

The general Scoria and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Scoria and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Scoria and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Conglomerate

The history of Scoria and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Conglomerate

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

For Scoria,

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

For Conglomerate,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock