Scoria and Dunite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Dunite

The general Scoria and Dunite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Scoria and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Dunite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Dunite

The history of Scoria and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Dunite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Dunite,

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