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Scoria and Enderbite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
From its occurrence in Enderby Land, Antarctica
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Scoria and Enderbite

The general Scoria and Enderbite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Scoria and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Enderbite

The history of Scoria and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Enderbite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Enderbite,

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