Scoria and Flint Definition

Definition of Scoria and Flint

The general Scoria and Flint definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Scoria and Flint, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Flint. Get to know more information about Scoria and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Flint

The history of Scoria and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Flint

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

For Scoria,

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

For Flint,

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