Scoria and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Hawaiite

The general Scoria and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Scoria and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Hawaiite

The history of Scoria and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Hawaiite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Hawaiite,

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