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Scoria and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Scoria and Granulite

The general Scoria and Granulite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Scoria and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Granulite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Granulite

The history of Scoria and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Granulite

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

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