Scoria and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Phyllite

The general Scoria and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Scoria and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Phyllite

The history of Scoria and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Phyllite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock