Scoria and Marble Definition

Definition of Scoria and Marble

The general Scoria and Marble definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Scoria and Marble, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Marble. Get to know more information about Scoria and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Marble

The history of Scoria and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Marble

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

For Scoria,

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

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock