Scoria and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Scoria and Jasperoid

The general Scoria and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Scoria and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Scoria and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Jasperoid

The history of Scoria and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Jasperoid

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

For Scoria,

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

For Jasperoid,

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