The general Scoria and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Scoria and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Scoria and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Scoria and Pyroxenite. In this section, you will know about Scoria and Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Scoria and Pyroxenite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Scoria and Pyroxenite discoverer. The discoverer of Scoria and Pyroxenite are Unknown.
Along with Scoria and Pyroxenite definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Pyroxenite. Etymology of Scoria and Pyroxenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Pyroxenite. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Pyroxenite are listed below.
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