Scoria and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Icelandite

The general Scoria and Icelandite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Scoria and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Icelandite

The history of Scoria and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Icelandite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Icelandite,

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