Scoria and Oolite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Oolite

The general Scoria and Oolite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Scoria and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Oolite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Oolite

The history of Scoria and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Oolite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Oolite,

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