Scoria and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Litchfieldite

The general Scoria and Litchfieldite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Scoria and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Litchfieldite

The history of Scoria and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Litchfieldite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Litchfieldite,

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