Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
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
History
Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown
William Smith
Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz
Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Family
Group
Volcanic
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock