Scoria and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Pantellerite

The general Scoria and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Scoria and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Pantellerite

The history of Scoria and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Pantellerite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Pantellerite,

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