Scoria and Essexite  Definition

Definition of Scoria and Essexite 

The general Scoria and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Scoria and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Scoria and Essexite . Get to know more information about Scoria and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Essexite 

The history of Scoria and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Essexite 

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

For Scoria,

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

For Essexite ,

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