Scoria and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Nepheline Syenite

The general Scoria and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Scoria and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Scoria and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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