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