Scoria and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Pegmatite

The general Scoria and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Scoria and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Pegmatite

The history of Scoria and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Pegmatite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock