Scoria and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Diamictite

The general Scoria and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Scoria and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Diamictite

The history of Scoria and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Diamictite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Diamictite,

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