Scoria and Latite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Latite

The general Scoria and Latite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Scoria and Latite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Latite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Latite

The history of Scoria and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Latite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Latite,

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