Scoria and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Jadeitite

The general Scoria and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Scoria and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Jadeitite

The history of Scoria and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Jadeitite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Jadeitite,

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