Scoria and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Larvikite

The general Scoria and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Scoria and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Larvikite

The history of Scoria and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Larvikite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Larvikite,

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