Scoria and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Migmatite

The general Scoria and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Scoria and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Migmatite

The history of Scoria and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Migmatite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Migmatite,

• 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