The general Scoria and Norite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Norite is a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine. Along with definition of Scoria and Norite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Norite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Norite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Scoria and Norite 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 Norite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Scoria and Norite. In this section, you will know about Scoria and Norite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Scoria is Unknown whereas Origin of Norite is Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Scoria and Norite discoverer. The discoverer of Scoria and Norite are Unknown.
Along with Scoria and Norite definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Norite. Etymology of Scoria and Norite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Norite. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Norite 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 Norite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Norite are listed below.
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