Scoria and Schist Definition

Definition of Scoria and Schist

The general Scoria and Schist definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Scoria and Schist, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Schist. Get to know more information about Scoria and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Schist

The history of Scoria and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Schist

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

For Scoria,

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

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock