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Scoria and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Scoria and Dolomite

The general Scoria and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Scoria and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Dolomite

The history of Scoria and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Dolomite

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

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