Scoria and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Hornblendite

The general Scoria and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Scoria and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Hornblendite

The history of Scoria and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Hornblendite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Hornblendite,

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