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Scoria and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Scoria and Mangerite

The general Scoria and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Scoria and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Mangerite

The history of Scoria and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Mangerite

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

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