Scoria and Pumice Definition

Definition of Scoria and Pumice

The general Scoria and Pumice definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Scoria and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Pumice. Get to know more information about Scoria and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Pumice

The history of Scoria and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Pumice

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

For Scoria,

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

For Pumice,

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