The general Scoria and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Scoria and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Scoria and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Scoria and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Scoria and Lamprophyre. In this section, you will know about Scoria and Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Scoria and Lamprophyre are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Scoria and Lamprophyre discoverer. The discoverer of Scoria and Lamprophyre are Unknown.
Along with Scoria and Lamprophyre definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Lamprophyre. Etymology of Scoria and Lamprophyre gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Lamprophyre. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Lamprophyre are listed below.
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