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Scoria and Mudstone Definition


Mudstone and Scoria Definition


Definition

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
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

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   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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