Scoria and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Metapelite

The general Scoria and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Scoria and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Metapelite

The history of Scoria and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Metapelite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Metapelite,

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