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Scoria and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Scoria and Granodiorite

The general Scoria and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Scoria and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Granodiorite

The history of Scoria and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Granodiorite

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

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