Scoria and Picrite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Picrite

The general Scoria and Picrite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Scoria and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Picrite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Picrite

The history of Scoria and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Picrite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Picrite,

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