Scoria and Minette Definition

Definition of Scoria and Minette

The general Scoria and Minette definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Scoria and Minette, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Minette. Get to know more information about Scoria and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Minette

The history of Scoria and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Minette

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

For Scoria,

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

For Minette,

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