Scoria and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Jaspillite

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

History of Scoria and Jaspillite

The history of Scoria and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Jaspillite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock