Scoria and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Foidolite

The general Scoria and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Scoria and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Foidolite

The history of Scoria and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Foidolite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock