Scoria and Laterite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Laterite

The general Scoria and Laterite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Scoria and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Laterite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Laterite

The history of Scoria and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Laterite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Laterite,

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