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