Scoria and Rhyodacite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Rhyodacite

The general Scoria and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Scoria and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Rhyodacite

The history of Scoria and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Rhyodacite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Rhyodacite,

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