Scoria and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Pyrolite

The general Scoria and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Scoria and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Pyrolite

The history of Scoria and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Pyrolite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Pyrolite,

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