Scoria and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Scoria and Mudstone

The general Scoria and Mudstone definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Scoria and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Scoria and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Mudstone

The history of Scoria and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Mudstone

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

For Scoria,

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

For Mudstone,

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