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