Scoria and Dacite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Dacite

The general Scoria and Dacite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Scoria and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Dacite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Dacite

The history of Scoria and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Dacite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Dacite,

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