Scoria and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Eclogite

The general Scoria and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Scoria and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Eclogite

The history of Scoria and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Eclogite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock