Scoria and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Shonkinite

The general Scoria and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Scoria and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Shonkinite

The history of Scoria and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Shonkinite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Shonkinite,

• 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