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Scoria and Harzburgite Definition


Harzburgite and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Scoria and Harzburgite

The general Scoria and Harzburgite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Scoria and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Harzburgite

The history of Scoria and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Harzburgite

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

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