Scoria and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Mugearite

The general Scoria and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Scoria and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Mugearite

The history of Scoria and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Mugearite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Mugearite,

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