Scoria and Shale Definition

Definition of Scoria and Shale

The general Scoria and Shale definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Scoria and Shale, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Shale. Get to know more information about Scoria and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Shale

The history of Scoria and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Shale

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

For Scoria,

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

For Shale,

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